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

A month-long shutdown has obscured policymakers’ vision of the economy, forcing them to rely on patchy data as Trump continues his attacks on the central bank. Read More

Fed could cut rates next week after inflation data shows easing

The recent release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September 2025 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is pivotal. The annual inflation rate stood at 3.0%, slightly above August's 2.9% but ... Read More

Fed’s Policy Path Looks More Treacherous as Shutdown Delays Critical Data

The central bank is poised to lower interest rates again on Wednesday despite having only a partial view of how the economy is faring. Read More

Federal Reserve cuts rates for second time as shutdown stalls key data

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second consecutive month Wednesday as questions swirl about the true strength of the U.S. economy. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the ... Read More

Shutdown Leaves Fed in Dark on Data as It Weighs Next Rate Move

An extended government shutdown is raising the prospect that Federal Reserve officials will make their next interest-rate decision without key economic data that could reconcile a debate over how far ... Read More