Economy News Fed S Bostic Says Economy Likely Slowing, Though Rate Cut Timing Uncertain

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

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. 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

2 Federal Reserve officials oppose an interest rate cut in December

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Federal Reserve officials expressed opposition Wednesday to another interest rate cut at the central bank's next meeting in December, further muddying the outlook for the Fed's ... Read More

Fed cuts interest rates for third straight time amid uncertainty over labor market, inflation

The Federal Reserve announced its third straight interest rate cut following its December meeting amid concerns about slowing labor market despite inflation remaining above target. Read More

Fed's December rate cut looks increasingly like a toss-up

SAN FRANCISCO/DUBLIN (Reuters) -Citing worries about inflation and signs of relative stability in the labor market after two U.S. interest rate cuts this year, a growing number of Federal Reserve ... Read More

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

Inflation, government shutdown reduces confidence for another Fed rate cut

The last thing the American economy needed was another dose of uncertainty, but that’s exactly what it got last week as traders and economists pulled back expectations that Federal Reserve officials ... Read More

Fed Debate Heats Up: Cut Interest Rates to Save Jobs or Hold Firm Against Inflation?

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Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

WASHINGTON – 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 ... Read More