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4 key takeaways from Powell as the Fed cuts interest rates

The Fed cut interest rates for the third time this year on Wednesday. From inflation to the job market to stocks, here are the biggest takeaways. Read More

A divided Fed cuts interest rates again, as concerns about the job market outweigh fears of tariff-fueled inflation

The cut of a quarter point will likely make it cheaper for average Americans to secure a mortgage, pay credit card debt or finance a car. Read More

A divided Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for a 3rd straight time

The Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point, in an effort to shore up a weakening job market. With inflation remaining stubbornly high, it was not a slam dunk decision. Read More

A Divided Fed Cuts Rates, Increases Forecast for Economic Growth in 2026

The move was expected, but three dissents show that the central bank is divided on the future path of interest rates. Read More

Federal Reserve lowers its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points in third straight cut

The reduction lowers the federal funds rate — what banks charge each other for short-term loans — to between 3.5% and 3.75%, down from its prior range of 3.75% to 4%. The Fed's decision marks the ... Read More

The Fed Cut Rates Again but Deep Divisions Cloud Path Ahead

The central bank is poised to lower interest rates on Wednesday even as a growing chorus of officials urge caution. Read More

Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions

The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months, a move that could attract ire from ... Read More

Live Updates: Fed Cuts Rates Again, Is Divided Over Future Moves

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for a third time this year, but officials were divided over their next move. Jerome Powell, the central bank’s chair, said “we haven’t made any decision about ... Read More

VIEW Divided Fed cuts rates as expected, but sees only one reduction in 2026

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday in another divided vote, but signaled it will likely pause further reductions in borrowing costs as officials look for clearer signals about the ... Read More

Why rate cuts may be off the table

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins indicated that rate cuts might be off the table for the rest of 2025 due to ongoing inflation concerns. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome ... Read More

Fed governor says current economy is 'calling for large interest rate cuts' to help job market

Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran said the U.S. economy is "calling for large interest rate cuts" and warned that current monetary policy is "holding the economy back" by keeping borrowing costs ... Read More

Fed cuts rates as shutdown clouds economic dashboard

The Federal Reserve cut its interest rate target on Wednesday for the second time since President Donald Trump entered his second term, a further move toward easing monetary policy. After a two-day ... Read More