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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

Fed poised to cut rates this week, with more easing likely on tap

Federal Reserve policymakers are widely expected to reduce U.S. short-term borrowing costs this week by a quarter of a percentage point for the second time this year as they look to prevent further ... Read More

Federal Reserve faces dilemma amid expected rate cut decision

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates 25-basis-points at its meeting this week, though elevated inflation has created a dilemma for policymakers. Read More

Federal Reserve meets Wednesday for interest rate decision. Here's what economists predict.

Concerns about a weakening labor market may outweigh worries about rising inflation, tipping the Fed toward another rate cut, economists say. Read More

Slowdown in US hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts, Fed's Powell says

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says that a sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy ... Read More

The Fed is expected to cut rates this week — even while the government is shut down

The government shutdown means the latest job numbers haven't been released, but the Fed is still likely to cut. Read More

Fed Chair Powell Keeps Door Open For Interest Rate Cuts

Financial markets widely expect the Federal Reserve to cut borrowing costs again later this month. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell kept those expectations alive and well in remarks Tuesday. Read More

Chances of an October rate cut now 100%, says FedWatch

The odds of a Federal Reserve rate cut in October have hit 100%, according to the CME FedWatch tool, as mounting economic headwinds and political turmoil sharpen the focus on monetary policy. The tool ... Read More