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

Will the Fed cut rates again in December? It's complicated

For everyday Americans, lower rates generally translate into cheaper borrowing, offering modest relief on credit cards, auto loans and other variable-rate debt as households head into the new year. Read More

Economists double down on December Fed cut despite policymaker divide: Reuters poll

The U.S. Federal Reserve will reduce its key interest rate by a quarter-percentage point at the December 9-10 policy meeting to support a cooling labour market, according to a majority of over 100 ... Read More

Is the Federal Reserve likely to cut interest rates in December?

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

US economic activity little changed ahead of next Fed meeting, report shows

(Reuters) -U.S. economic activity was little changed in recent weeks, though employment was weaker in about half of the Federal Reserve's 12 districts and consumer spending declined, the U.S. central ... 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

Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 ... Read More

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

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