Economy News The Fed Could Cut Rates 5 Times In 2025 With The Us Economy Bound To Slow, Chief Economist Says

US Fed on track to cut rates again in penultimate decision of 2025

The US Federal Reserve is almost certain to cut interest rates for a second straight meeting on Wednesday, and could also shed light on what it will do next. But analysts widely expect Fed chair ... Read More

Fed lowers rates, but Powell suggests move may be the last of 2025

A policy divide within the central bank and a lack of federal government data may put another interest rate cut out of reach this year, Fed Chair Powell said. Read More

Fed lowers interest rates as it struggles to assess state of US economy without key government data

Even in the best of times, the Fed has a tough time interpreting the data and deciding how best to guide the US economy. Read More

Fed likely to cut rates again despite 'no risk-free' path for policy, analysts say

Analysts expect the Fed to proceed with another quarter-point rate cut, viewing a cooling labor market as a larger concern than inflation. Read More

Fed Risks a Recession if It Doesn’t Cut Rates Rapidly, a Top Official Warns

Stephen I. Miran, the newest member of the central bank’s Board of Governors, thinks some of his colleagues are too worried about inflation. Read More

Recession fears mount as Fed says more rate cuts could follow hiring slowdown

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said ... Read More

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

WASHINGTON – A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a sign that the Fed will likely cut its key interest rate twice more ... Read More

Fed Chair Powell worried about hiring slowdown — a sign more rate cuts are coming

A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the US economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a sign that the Fed will likely cut its key interest rate twice more this year. Read More

Fed cuts rates, but Powell suggests the move may be the last of 2025

A divided U.S. central bank lowered interest rates on Wednesday and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled it may be the last cut of the year, especially if the lack of official data during the ... Read More

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

WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a sign that the Fed will likely cut its key interest rate twice ... Read More