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Fed's next rate cut could rescue jobs or crush your wallet

The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is poised to make a critical decision this week regarding a potential interest rate cut. With markets anticipating a 90% chance of a 25 basis ... Read More

Future Fed Rate Cuts ‘Far’ From Certain After Divided Meeting

Chair Jerome Powell injected new doubt by highlighting a “growing chorus” of officials who are wary about further reductions. Read More

Fed reduces interest rate by a quarter point, Powell says December cut not guaranteed

Interest rates should continue their downward journey, as forecasters expect another rate cut from the Fed on Oct. 29. Are more cuts coming? Read More

Fed's Waller calls for December rate cut, as hawks press for policy pause

A clutch of Federal Reserve bank presidents on Friday aired their discomfort with the U.S. central bank's decision to cut interest rates this week, even as influential Fed Governor Christopher Waller ... Read More

The cuts don't work - why the Fed may pause in December

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell surprised many market-watchers on Wednesday when he declared that another interest rate cut in December was not a slam dunk. Perhaps even more surprising was his ... Read More

Federal Reserve to cut key rate Wednesday, may signal another cut to follow

The Federal Reserve will almost certainly cut its key interest rate on Wednesday and could signal it expects another cut in December as the central bank seeks to bolster hiring ... Read More

Fed cuts interest rates for second time this year amid labor market weakness

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the second time this year despite elevated inflation amid concerns about weakness in the labor market. Read More

Fed cuts interest rate by a quarter point as government shutdown clouds economic outlook

Wednesday’s decision brings the Fed’s key rate down to about 3.9%, from about 4.1%. The central bank had cranked its rate to roughly 5.3% in 2023 and 2024 to combat the biggest inflation spike in four ... Read More

Recession fears mount as Fed says more rate cuts could follow hiring slowdown

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said ... Read More

Fed minutes: Most officials supported further rate cuts as worries about jobs rose

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at the Federal Reserve Board Building in ... Read More

Fed Chair Powell says hiring slowdown poses economic risks, hinting at more interest rate cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday emphasized that a sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, a sign that the central bank will likely cut its key interest rate ... Read More