Key Takeaways From Fed Decision to Hold Rate at Two-Decade High
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Key Takeaways From Fed Decision to Hold Rate at Two-Decade High

Bloomberg  

Here are key takeaways from the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision on Wednesday: Federal Open Market Committee votes unanimously to leave benchmark rate unchanged in target range of 5.25%-5.5%, a two-decade high, for sixth straight meeting; adds new sentence to statement noting, “In recent months, there has been a lack of further progress toward the Committee's 2% inflation objective” Statement repeats prior language saying the FOMC doesn't expect to cut rates “until it has gained greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward 2%” Fed also tweaks other language to say the risks to achieving employment and inflation goals “have moved toward better balance over the past year;” statement previously said risks were “moving into better balance” Fed announces it will slow its pace of quantitative tightening beginning June 1, lowering the cap on the amount of Treasury securities rolling off the balance sheet by more than half, to $25 billion each month from $60 billion Officials maintain the pace of runoff for mortgage-backed securities at a maximum of $35 billion per month; Fed will reinvest any principal payments above the cap in Treasuries instead of MBS Decision is unanimous for 15th straight meeting For Bloomberg's TOPLive blog on the Fed decision and press conference,

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Bank of England warns of ‘heightened uncertainty’ as it keeps interest rates on hold
4 days, 8 hours ago

Bank of England warns of ‘heightened uncertainty’ as it keeps interest rates on hold

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K.’s central bank warned Thursday of “heightened uncertainty” as it kept interest rates on hold after inflation moved further above target, even at a time when the British economy is flatlining at best. The Bank of England’s nine-member Monetary Policy Committee kept its main interest rate unchanged at 4.75% with new data showing inflation rising to 2.6%, …

Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold TODAY despite UK economy stalling after Labour's Budget raid - with fears over resurgent inflation
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4 days, 10 hours ago

Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold TODAY despite UK economy stalling after Labour's Budget raid - with fears over resurgent inflation

Daily Mail  

The Bank of England is set to keep interest rates on hold today despite mounting alarm at the stalling economy. Interest rates, which influence how much banks charge for loans and mortgages, are used as a tool by the central bank to keep inflation at its 2 per cent target level. Rob Wood, chief UK economist for Pantheon Macroeconomics, said: …

US Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, signals slower cuts for 2025
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4 days, 18 hours ago

US Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, signals slower cuts for 2025

India TV News  

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter for the third consecutive time. Future outlook: Moderate reductions expected by 2025 Another quarterly outlook indicated only two rate cuts in 2025, with officials predicting government rates to reach 3.75 per cent-4 per cent by the end of that year. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman warned that inflation would remain …

US Fed slashes rates by 25 basis points, bracing for policy uncertainty
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4 days, 18 hours ago

US Fed slashes rates by 25 basis points, bracing for policy uncertainty

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-19 09:29 Photo taken on April 20, 2022 shows the US Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC, the United States. WASHINGTON -- The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday slashed interest rates by 25 basis points, the third consecutive rate cut in this easing cycle, as it braces for uncertainty stemming from the incoming Donald Trump administration's tariff …

US Fed slashes rates by 25 basis points, bracing for policy uncertainty
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4 days, 18 hours ago

US Fed slashes rates by 25 basis points, bracing for policy uncertainty

China Daily  

WASHINGTON -- The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday slashed interest rates by 25 basis points, the third consecutive rate cut in this easing cycle, as it braces for uncertainty stemming from the incoming Donald Trump administration's tariff policies. In support of its goals, the committee decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points …

Feds drop interest rates by another quarter-point easing burden for borrowers
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4 days, 20 hours ago

Feds drop interest rates by another quarter-point easing burden for borrowers

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This year's Fed rate reductions have marked a …

The Fed expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. What that could mean for mortgages, debt and more
4 days, 23 hours ago

The Fed expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. What that could mean for mortgages, debt and more

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Federal Reserve’s third interest rate cut of the year will likely have consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of borrowing by consumers and businesses. “Because the upcoming Trump administration’s policies might cause a resurgence in inflation or otherwise throw the economy off balance, the Fed might choose to take a wait-and-see approach …

Markets tank as Fed slashes rate despite inflation fears: Longest losing streak since 1974
4 days, 23 hours ago

Markets tank as Fed slashes rate despite inflation fears: Longest losing streak since 1974

Daily Mail  

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates again on Wednesday but signaled it will slow the pace of cuts next year, sending stocks tumbling. 'Economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace' with an unemployment rate that 'remains low' and inflation that 'remains somewhat elevated,' the central bank's rate-setting committee said on Wednesday. The Dow also fell more …

U.S. Federal Reserve is set to cut key rate but consumers might not feel much benefit anytime soon
5 days, 12 hours ago

U.S. Federal Reserve is set to cut key rate but consumers might not feel much benefit anytime soon

The Hindu  

Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday will likely signal a slower pace of interest rate cuts next year compared with the past few months, which would mean that Americans might enjoy only slight relief from still-high borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards. The central bank’s policymakers may signal that they expect to reduce their key rate just two …

Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year
5 days, 13 hours ago

Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year than it previously envisioned, mostly because of still-elevated inflation. “I think that a slower pace of cuts really reflects both the higher inflation readings we’ve had …

The Fed is about to deliver the last rate cut for a while
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5 days, 18 hours ago

The Fed is about to deliver the last rate cut for a while

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to cut interest rates for the third time this year, in what could be the last rate cut for months. The Fed’s key interest rate influences borrowing costs across the economy and it’s used to achieve stable prices and maximum employment, two key goals mandated by Congress. With inflation nearly …

US Fed cuts interest rates but cautions for year ahead
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5 days, 18 hours ago

US Fed cuts interest rates but cautions for year ahead

Al Jazeera  

Slower progress on inflation translates into a slower pace of rate cuts, especially as economic growth is brisk. “Economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace” with an unemployment rate that “remains low” and inflation that “remains somewhat elevated”, the central bank’s rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee said in its latest policy statement on Wednesday. That is half …

Fed makes third rate cut this year, suggests fewer in 2025
5 days, 18 hours ago

Fed makes third rate cut this year, suggests fewer in 2025

Salon  

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday committed to a final interest rate cut this year, as widely expected by economists and investors, but suggested fewer cuts next year. “The slower pace of cuts for next year really reflects both the higher inflation readings we’ve had this year and the expectation inflation will be higher.” Going into the December meeting, market expectations …

Will the Fed keep cutting in 2025?
6 days, 15 hours ago

Will the Fed keep cutting in 2025?

Live Mint  

Investors see an interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week as all but certain. Approaching neutral This week’s meeting is likely to deepen debates on two issues that could define where rates go over the next year: the location of the “neutral" rate of interest and the potential for policy changes by President-elect Donald Trump. “It looks like you’ve …

Federal Reserve is likely to slow its rate cuts with inflation pressures still elevated
1 week ago

Federal Reserve is likely to slow its rate cuts with inflation pressures still elevated

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week’s Federal Reserve meeting. The Fed’s policymakers are likely to signal fewer interest rate cuts next year than were previously expected. Instead, inflation has become stuck at a higher level, yet the Fed after Wednesday’s meeting will likely have lowered its …

Wall St Week Ahead-Fed rate view in focus as robust stocks year draws to close
1 week, 1 day ago

Wall St Week Ahead-Fed rate view in focus as robust stocks year draws to close

Live Mint  

* Fed widely expected to cut rates by 25 bps on Wednesday * Some investors brace for "hawkish cut," with Fed suggesting pause in easing cycle * S&P 500 up 27% in 2024, with Nasdaq breaching 20,000 as latest equities milestone By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, Dec 13 - A banner year for U.S. stocks gets one of its last …

US Fed to play ‘cut-and-pause’ for meeting dual mandate of growth & inflation; Fewer rate cuts eyed in 2025: Experts
1 week, 2 days ago

US Fed to play ‘cut-and-pause’ for meeting dual mandate of growth & inflation; Fewer rate cuts eyed in 2025: Experts

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve will begin its deliberations for the latest monetary policy decisions on Tuesday, December 17, and will announce its new benchmark interest rate decision on December 18. The US central bank will conduct its two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting amid Wall Street bets that will likely stay on course towards delivering another rate cut even after …

Bond Market Has Worst Week in Months With Less Fed Action Seen
1 week, 2 days ago

Bond Market Has Worst Week in Months With Less Fed Action Seen

Live Mint  

An orderly selloff in the US government bond market continued for a fifth straight day, with the 30-year bond’s yield posting its biggest weekly increase of the year. Inflation, if anything, is bending up.” The extra yield offered by long- versus short-maturity yields “is not enough at this point of time.” Next week’s Fed meeting includes an updated summary of …

Fed seen poised to cut rates this month, debate 2025 pause
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Fed seen poised to cut rates this month, debate 2025 pause

Live Mint  

* US job growth rebounds in November after October slowdown * Traders lift bets on Fed rate cut this month to 85% * Bowman, who dissented on September rate cut, urges caution * Hammack says it may be time to pause By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir CHICAGO/PALO ALTO, California, Dec 6 - Federal Reserve officials appear on track to …

Why Trump and the Federal Reserve could clash in the coming years
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Why Trump and the Federal Reserve could clash in the coming years

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on the promise that his policies would reduce high borrowing costs and lighten the financial burden on American households. And even if Powell reduces the Fed’s benchmark rate, Trump’s own policies could keep other borrowing costs — like mortgage rates — elevated. The Fed would likely respond by slowing or stopping its rate cuts, …

Powell says a strong US economy is letting the Fed be ‘cautious’ about cutting interest rates
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Powell says a strong US economy is letting the Fed be ‘cautious’ about cutting interest rates

CNN  

Washington CNN — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the US economy’s strength means the central bank can show some restraint with cutting interest rates. “The US economy is in very good shape, and there’s no reason for that not to continue,” Powell said at an event hosted by The New York Times. “At present I lean toward …

'Inflation isn't getting out of the octagon': Fed official turns to MMA to talk economy
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Inflation isn't getting out of the octagon': Fed official turns to MMA to talk economy

Raw Story  

Battling the throes of inflation can apparently feel like a full-contact sport. That was the message from Fed governor Christopher Waller during a speech Monday, where he compared the more than two-year fight against inflation to a tiring bout of sparring in a mixed martial arts cage. "I feel like an MMA fighter who keeps getting inflation in a choke …

U.S. Fed officials see inflation fight as broadly on track
2 weeks, 6 days ago

U.S. Fed officials see inflation fight as broadly on track

Raw Story  

The U.S. appears on track to hit its long-term target of two percent inflation despite a recent uptick, three Federal Reserve officials said Monday, with one indicating tentative support for another rate cut this month. "At present I lean toward supporting a cut to the policy rate at our December meeting," he said, noting that many people still expected inflation …

A top Fed official leans toward December rate cut but says it depends on economic data
2 weeks, 6 days ago

A top Fed official leans toward December rate cut but says it depends on economic data

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that he is leaning toward supporting an interest rate cut when the Fed meets in two weeks but that evidence of persistent inflation before then could cause him to change that view. But he noted that there’s a risk that inflation “may be getting stuck above” the Fed’s 2% target, which …

Fed’s Waller says inclined at this point to cut rates in December
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Fed’s Waller says inclined at this point to cut rates in December

Live Mint  

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Dec 2 - Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Monday he was inclined to cut the benchmark interest rate at the Dec. 17-18 meeting as monetary policy remained restrictive enough to keep putting downward pressure on inflation, while the labor market was roughly in balance, something the Fed wants to maintain. "Policy is still restrictive …

US Fed plans to gradually lower rates going forward: minutes
3 weeks, 5 days ago

US Fed plans to gradually lower rates going forward: minutes

China Daily  

WASHINGTON -- US Federal Reserve officials expressed confidence that inflation is easing, and are expected to gradually lower interest rates going forward, according to minutes from the Nov 6-7 meeting released Tuesday. The minutes did not address potential policy under the next administration, but some economists raised concerns that President-elect Donald Trump's proposed additional tariffs could drive up inflation, potentially …

Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflation
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflation

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — With inflation still elevated, Federal Reserve officials expressed caution at their last meeting about cutting interest rates too quickly, adding to uncertainty about their next moves. Even if inflation continued declining to the Fed’s 2% target, officials said, “it would likely be appropriate to move gradually” in lowering rates, according to minutes of the November 6-7 meeting. Yet …

It’s Reasonable to Consider Rate Cut Next Month, Fed’s Kashkari Says
3 weeks, 6 days ago

It’s Reasonable to Consider Rate Cut Next Month, Fed’s Kashkari Says

Live Mint  

-- Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said it is still appropriate to consider another interest-rate cut at the central bank’s December meeting. “It’s still a reasonable consideration,” Kashkari said Monday on Bloomberg Television in response to a question about whether policymakers should reduce borrowing costs by a quarter point at their last meeting of the year. “Right …

month peak as market awaits next Fed cue
1 month ago

month peak as market awaits next Fed cue

Live Mint  

By Brigid Riley TOKYO - The U.S. dollar stuck close to a 13-month high on Friday as investors assessed the outlook for the Federal Reserve's interest rate path and uncertainty in Europe kept the euro on the back foot, while bitcoin eyed the $100,000 level. The yen, meanwhile, held its ground against the greenback after domestic core inflation figures remained …

Inflation behaving more like a magician who tricks you again and again
1 month ago

Inflation behaving more like a magician who tricks you again and again

New Indian Express  

The main culprit is food inflation, which jumped to 10.87%, largely led by vegetable prices that rose by a staggering 42.18% in October. As Deputy governor Michael Patra noted, inflation will likely encounter a hump in the near months largely due to an adverse base and one-off shocks to prices of vegetables, edible oils and gram. The fact that inflation …

Powell says solid economy allows Fed to consider rate cuts ‘carefully’
1 month, 1 week ago

Powell says solid economy allows Fed to consider rate cuts ‘carefully’

Live Mint  

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said recent signs of economic health would allow the central bank to take its time in deciding how quickly to continue reducing interest rates. Before Powell’s remarks, investors in interest-rate futures markets expected the central bank to lower rates by a quarter point at that meeting and then to slow down the pace of cuts …

US Fed Chair Jerome Powell says no need to rush rate cuts amid strong economy
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1 month, 1 week ago

US Fed Chair Jerome Powell says no need to rush rate cuts amid strong economy

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve does not need to rush to cut interest rates due to the ongoing economic growth, a solid job market, and inflation that remains above its 2% target, said Fed Chair Jerome Powell. According to Powell, the Fed policymakers believe inflation is progressing toward a “sustainable path to 2%” that will enable the US central bank to …

Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures
1 month, 1 week ago

Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that the Federal Reserve will likely cut its key interest rate slowly and deliberately in the coming months, in part because inflation has shown signs of persistence and the Fed’s officials want to see where it heads next. In his remarks Thursday, Powell suggested that inflation may remain stuck somewhat above the Fed’s …

US Fed rate cut: First inflation uptick in 7 months does little for Powell-led FOMC’s December plans; here’s why
1 month, 1 week ago

US Fed rate cut: First inflation uptick in 7 months does little for Powell-led FOMC’s December plans; here’s why

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve will likely stay on course towards delivering another interest rate cut in its December policy meeting even after the latest inflation print revealed that consumer prices rose for the first time in seven months. Wall Street analysts say that October's inflation data "will change little for the US Fed'' when the Federal Open Market Committee will …

Economist reveals how Trump could make the economy worse
1 month, 1 week ago

Economist reveals how Trump could make the economy worse

Daily Mail  

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers addresses the New York Economic Club, expressing serious concerns about the Federal Reserve 's approach to inflation. Summers, who has been vocal about inflation risks, warned that the Federal Reserve, under Jerome Powell, is not acting decisively enough to address "overheating risks" in the economy. Summers speculated that a second Trump administration could exacerbate inflation …

Liberal economist Larry Summers issues frightening warning about inflation to Americans following Trump's election
1 month, 1 week ago

Liberal economist Larry Summers issues frightening warning about inflation to Americans following Trump's election

Daily Mail  

Liberal economist Larry Summers warned that inflation is still not fixed and that a Trump administration could make things even worse. Liberal economist Larry Summers warned that inflation is still not fixed and that a Trump administration could make things even worse Summers is worried that President-elect Donald Trump may only make 'Bidenflation' worse The central bank made a 25 …

Fed’s Powell: Rate cuts are still underway, but there’s no hurry
1 month, 1 week ago

Fed’s Powell: Rate cuts are still underway, but there’s no hurry

CNN  

Washington CNN — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that interest rates are still expected to decline further, but suggested they might not be that much lower over the next few months. Powell said in a moderated discussion that Fed economists may begin to assess Trump’s plans and how they could affect the economy more seriously as early as …

Trump enters just as the Fed is shifting its focus
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump enters just as the Fed is shifting its focus

Live Mint  

With its second consecutive interest-rate cut this year, the Federal Reserve is attempting to boost the odds of a soft landing. Alternatively, any resurgence in inflation could force the Fed to stop cutting rates, raising the odds that the economy faces a hard landing later in Trump’s term. Due in part to the Fed cutting rates with a solid economy, …

The Fed’s next moves are now anyone’s guess
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Fed’s next moves are now anyone’s guess

Live Mint  

Take the Federal Reserve’s projections from September and throw them into the trash. The Fed cut rates by a quarter point on Thursday, as universally expected and following a half-point cut in September. Take for instance Fed policymakers’ longer-term economic projections released at their September meeting. But the chance that the Fed could cut rates by just a quarter point …

The Fed thinks inflation is vanquished
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Fed thinks inflation is vanquished

Live Mint  

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is sticking with his view that inflation is all but vanquished. Mr. Powell delivered a surprisingly large, 50-basis point cut in September despite persistent above-target inflation and a strong labor market. Economic models tell Mr. Powell and colleagues that inflation will resume its downward drift eventually, and that if they don’t cut rates in the …

US Fed slashes interest rates by 25 basis points amid weakening labor market
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Fed slashes interest rates by 25 basis points amid weakening labor market

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-08 09:41 US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on interest rate policy in Washington, US, November 7, 2024. WASHINGTON -- The US Federal Reserve on Thursday slashed interest rates by 25 basis points amid cooling inflation and a weakening labor market, marking the …

US Fed slashes interest rates by 25 basis points amid weakening labor market
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Fed slashes interest rates by 25 basis points amid weakening labor market

China Daily  

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on interest rate policy in Washington, US, November 7, 2024. WASHINGTON -- The US Federal Reserve on Thursday slashed interest rates by 25 basis points amid cooling inflation and a weakening labor market, marking the second rate cut in this …

US Fed slashes interest rates by 25 basis points amid weakening labor market
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Fed slashes interest rates by 25 basis points amid weakening labor market

China Daily  

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on interest rate policy in Washington, US, November 7, 2024. WASHINGTON -- The US Federal Reserve on Thursday slashed interest rates by 25 basis points amid cooling inflation and a weakening labor market, marking the second rate cut in this …

US Fed slashes interest rates by 25 basis points amid weakening labor market
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Fed slashes interest rates by 25 basis points amid weakening labor market

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-08 09:41 US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on interest rate policy in Washington, US, November 7, 2024. WASHINGTON -- The US Federal Reserve on Thursday slashed interest rates by 25 basis points amid cooling inflation and a weakening labor market, marking the …

Fed Cuts Rates; Powell Says Wouldn’t Resign If Asked By Trump
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fed Cuts Rates; Powell Says Wouldn’t Resign If Asked By Trump

Live Mint  

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he would not resign from his role if asked to do so by a re-elected Donald Trump, following the Fed’s decision Thursday to lower interest rates by a quarter percentage point. When asked at a post-meeting press conference whether he would step down if requested by Trump, Powell replied forcefully, “No.” He also said …

US Fed cuts policy rate by quarter-point to 4.50-4.75% after Donald Trump’s poll victory; 5 key takeaways
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Fed cuts policy rate by quarter-point to 4.50-4.75% after Donald Trump’s poll victory; 5 key takeaways

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve announced its seventh policy decision for 2024 after a two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting and slashed its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.50-4.75 per cent. US Fed Policy November 2024: Here are 5 key highlights 1.US Fed slashes key rates by 25 bps after Trump's election results The US …

Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point

The Hindu  

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential election victory this week. Why rate cuts by the U.S. Federal Reserve matter to world markets In a statement after its latest meeting ended, the Fed said the …

Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point after Trump's election win
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point after Trump's election win

Hindustan Times  

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential election victory this week. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell The rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Fed’s renewed focus on …

Text of the policy statement the Federal Reserve released Thursday
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Text of the policy statement the Federal Reserve released Thursday

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Below is the statement the Federal Reserve released Thursday after its latest policy meeting ended: Recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. In support of its goals, the Committee decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/4 percentage point to 4-1/2 to 4-3/4 percent. In considering …

US Federal Reserve cuts rate by 0.25% after first post-election meeting, notes easing inflation
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Federal Reserve cuts rate by 0.25% after first post-election meeting, notes easing inflation

Firstpost  

The interest rate in the US is now in the range of 4.5-4.75 per cent. The US Federal Reserve on Thursday cut the benchmark lending rates in the country by 0.25 per cent. Inflation has made progress toward the Committee’s 2 per cent objective but remains somewhat elevated,” the Federal Open Market Committee, which is responsible for changes to the …

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