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Will borrowers see lower rates? What the Fed's interest rate cut means for you

If the Fed holds interest rates steady as a means of protecting against inflation, it risks a deeper slowdown of the labor market. On the other hand, by lowering rates to stimulate hiring, the Fed ... Read More

How a former Fed vice chair would approach rate cuts

Federal Reserve is meeting to make its interest rate decision after the government shutdown delayed key economic data. Today on the show, we talk to the former Vice Chair of the Fed, Lael Brainard, ... Read More

The Fed just cut interest rates for the third-straight time

The Fed said Wednesday afternoon it is trimming its benchmark lending rate by a quarter point, its third such reduction this year. Follow along as Chair Jerome Powell discusses the move. Read More

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates amid mixed economic data and divisions in its ranks

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates Wednesday for the third time in a row, but left big questions about any additional rate cuts in the future. The Federal Open Market Committee voted to cut its ... Read More

Fed vice chair backs slow rate cuts given trade-offs

On November 17, 2025, the Federal Reserve's vice chair used two public appearances to stress that tradeoffs in the current economy reinforce the need to "proceed slowly" on interest-rate cuts, ... Read More

Fed sees only one rate cut in 2026; no hike ahead, says Powell

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday in another divided vote, but signaled it will likely pause further reductions in borrowing costs as officials look for clearer signals about the ... Read More

How Much Would the Next Fed Chair Be Able To Lower Interest Rates?

Kevin Hassett, the frontrunner to take over the Federal Reserve chairmanship from Jerome Powell, is likely to push for lower interest rates—but it's uncertain whether he would be able to get them. Read More

Fed Vice Chair Jefferson: Slow Approach to Cuts Makes Sense as Policy Rate Approaches Neutral

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Federal Reserve should "proceed slowly" in approving further interest rate cuts as monetary policy moves closer to a neutral stance, Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said on ... Read More