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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

December interest rate cut in doubt as Fed minutes show policymakers divided

Federal Reserve policymakers remain divided on December interest rate cuts as FOMC minutes revealed differing views on monetary policy amid inflation and labor market concerns. Read More

Why Lower Interest Rates May Not Fix America’s Job Market

Many of the labor market's persistent problems, such as a shrinking workforce and the rise of AI, cannot be solved by rate cuts. Read More

How will interest rate cuts impact Kansas City’s economy? Experts weigh in

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Federal Reserve announced a cut in interest rates on Wednesday, after officers approved the cut in a 10-2 vote. One of the dissenting votes was from Kansas City Federal Reserve ... Read More

What do the Fed’s rate cuts mean for stocks, crypto and other investments?

Higher interest rates played out on stocks, cryptocurrency and commodities such as oil over the past few years. But now that the Federal Reserve has been cutting short-term rates, what can investors ... Read More

Fed cuts key rate again to support slowing economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year as it seeks to shore up economic growth and hiring even as inflation stays elevated. “Job gains ... Read More

I Asked ChatGPT What More Fed Rate Cuts Mean for the Economy — Here’s What It Said

The Federal Reserve finally lowered interest rates in September, cutting its benchmark lending rate by a quarter of a point to a new range of 4% to 4.25%. It was the first rate cut in 2025. Many ... Read More

Fed cuts key interest rate by 0.25%

The Federal Reserve announced an interest rate cut of a quarter point, the second one this year. MSNBC Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard, CNBC Senior Analyst Ron Insana and Professor of ... Read More

US economy saw stronger-than-expected job growth in September, but the unemployment rate rose

The Labor Department is finally releasing the jobs report for September, which was delayed for weeks due to the government shutdown. It is expected to show the economy added around 50,000 jobs that ... Read More

FOMC Minutes Show Divided Fed, And Cast Doubt On December Interest Rate Cut

A Federal Reserve rate cut in December is looking less likely as minutes from the Fed's policy committee meeting show its members are sharply divided about how to proceed. Read More