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Fed lowers interest rates again amid debate over inflation, jobs

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday for the third time this year, seeking to shore up a softening labor market even as inflation builds and leaving ... 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

Fed cuts rates as economist warns Americans are living on the edge

The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates again, trimming borrowing costs even as officials warn there is no easy way to steer the economy to a soft landing. At the same time, a leading economist is ... Read More

The Fed may cut interest rates next week. Here's what happened to mortgage rates the last two times it did that.

Anticipation over a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, which was barely registering a few weeks ago, is now growing to a fever pitch. Following an unemployment report that showed the rate increasing ... Read More

'A very close call': Economists say long-awaited September jobs report complicates Fed rate cut path

This past week's release of the long-delayed September jobs report complicates the Federal Reserve's path forward when the central bank makes its next decision on interest rates in December, Wall ... Read More

Fed cuts interest rates again: What's next for mortgages, credit cards

Forecasts vary for how many more times the Fed could cut interest rates in 2026. Some say one, two or even three more rate cuts ahead. Mortgage rates already have fallen as markets anticipated a Fed ... Read More

'Stale' September Jobs Data Is Mixed News for a Divided Fed

(Reuters) -The U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in September, but a rise in the unemployment rate and downward revisions to prior months still presented an ambiguous picture for Federal ... Read More

Fed faces another tough rate decision with inflation, job data delay

The Federal Reserve will have to go without up-to-date government inflation and jobs data when it decides next month whether to lower interest rates for a third consecutive time. The Bureau of Labor ... Read More

A Fed Rate Cut May Be Coming—But At What Cost

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ... Read More

Fed cuts interest rates again: What's next for mortgages in Massachusetts?

The Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates for a third time in 2025. What's next for borrowers and consumers? Read More