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

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

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

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 bank said ... Read More

Bostic says he backed Fed rate cut, policy still restrictive

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said Friday that he "eventually" supported the central bank's second straight interest-rate cut this week, even as inflation remains a ... 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'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

The Fed makes a second interest rate cut. Here’s what will — and won’t — change for your money.

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates again for the second straight meeting, a sign that officials are more focused on safeguarding the job market and shielding the economy from a recession than ... Read More