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Rate Cuts No Longer Create Jobs – They Eliminate Them

Wednesday afternoon, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by another 25 basis points in a move The Wall Street Journal described as aimed at preventing “a recent slowdown in hiring from turning into ... 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

Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook

WASHINGTON — 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 have ... Read More

Inflation, politics and data blackout collide around Fed’s rate cut decision

The Federal Reserve is poised to cut interest rates again this week, but the environment surrounding that decision is unusually fraught for the central bank. A month-long government shutdown has ... Read More

OPINION: Rate Cuts No Longer Create Jobs – They Eliminate Them

Wednesday afternoon, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by another 25 basis points in a move The Wall Street Journal described as aimed at preventing “a recent slowdown in hiring from turning into ... Read More