Economy News Federal Reserve Reduces Tightening, Keeping The Economy Juiced

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

The government's latest jobs data could affect whether Federal Reserve officials continue their push to ease borrowing costs. Read More

Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

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 whether stubborn infla ... Read More

Fed minutes show broad support for ending quantitative tightening

The Federal Reserve’s decision last month to announce a looming halt to the drawdown of its balance sheet earlier than many had expected drew broad support from central bankers, meeting minutes from ... Read More

Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook

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The shutdown is complicating the Fed’s ability to help the economy

The Federal Reserve was already facing one of its most difficult battles, steering a shifting economy through a weakening labor market and stubborn inflation. The government shutdown just made that ... Read More

The Federal Reserve Will Make Policy Decisions Today—Here's What You Need to Know

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates to a range of 3.75%–4%, but officials remain divided and cautious amid unclear economic data. Analysts ... Read More

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points, Ends Quantitative Tightening

The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% to 3.75%-4%, the first cut since September 2025, aiming to stimulate spending while some view it as a ... Read More

Federal Reserve Cuts Rate, Ends Quantitative Tightening

The U.S. Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, lowered its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.75–4.00% on the 29th (local time). This marks the second consecutive ... Read More

Federal Reserve cuts key interest rate in bid to boost job market

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate for the second time this year as it seeks to boost economic activity and rejuvenate the sluggish labor market despite concerns about ... Read More

Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year as it seeks to shore up economic growth and hiring even as inflation stays elevated. “Job gains ... Read More