Economy News Federal Reserve Reduces Tightening, Keeping The Economy Juiced

Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell departs after a news conference after the Federal Open Market Committee meeting Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington. Read More

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months. The cut ... Read More

Federal Reserve likely to cut rates, may signal just one more reduction next year

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will almost certainly reduce its key interest rate Wednesday, but the bigger question for financial markets and the economy is what signals Chair Jerome Powell ... Read More

Is the Federal Reserve likely to cut interest rates in December? Here's what economists say.

Just a few weeks ago, a December interest rate cut was viewed as practically a done deal by many economists. Now, with fresh government data showing solid U.S. job growth in September, many ... Read More

Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

WASHINGTON (AP) — What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks more like a coin flip as Federal Reserve officials sharply disagree over the economy’s health and ... Read More