Economy News Federal Reserve Reduces Tightening, Keeping The Economy Juiced

US Fed will likely cut again despite economic murkiness from shutdown

The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its second rate cut of the year on Wednesday, despite a lack of clarity over the health of the US economy due to ... Read More

Slowdown in US hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts, Fed's Powell says

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that a sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy ... Read More

Fed's Powell suggests tightening program could end soon, opens door to rate cuts

Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday said the central bank is nearing a point where it will stop reducing the size of its bond holdings. Read More

Federal Reserve officials remain cautious on future rate cuts

Federal Reserve officials remain cautious about future interest rate cuts, with an account from the central bank's meeting in September underscoring the division among central bank officials over the ... Read More

Powell Describes Rates as ‘Modestly Restrictive,’ Keeping Door Open to Cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said there “is no risk-free path” as the central bank tries to keep inflation low and stable while promoting healthy labor markets. Photo: Sophie Park/Bloomberg ... Read More

Federal rate cut: Will it lead to a better economy? Expert weighs in

The Fed’s quarter-point rate cut lowers borrowing costs but reduces savings interest, acting as short-term "fuel for the economy." Inflation remains stubborn, driven partly by tariffs and companies ... Read More