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 above the Bank of Japan's 2% target in a sign conditions for further interest rate hikes were falling in place. The dollar has rallied around 3% so far this month on expectations that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's policies could reignite inflation and limit the Fed's ability to cut rates. The Japanese yen, which had been pushed back below 156 per dollar last week, received a boost as Japan's core inflation in October held above the central bank's 2% target to come in 2.3% higher from a year earlier, data showed on Friday.

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Fed lowers rates but sees fewer cuts ahead
Top News
3 days, 19 hours ago

Fed lowers rates but sees fewer cuts ahead

China Daily  

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell departs after speaking at a press conference where he announced the Fed had cut interest rates by a quarter point following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on interest rate policy in Washington, US, December 18, 2024. WASHINGTON — The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday slashed interest rates by 25 basis …

Fed lowers rates but sees fewer cuts ahead
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3 days, 19 hours ago

Fed lowers rates but sees fewer cuts ahead

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, while signaling a slower-than-expected pace of easing next year. US stocks plunged following the rate cuts, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 2.58 percent, the S&P 500 sinking 2.95 percent and the Nasdaq dropping 3.56 …

US Federal Reserve lowers interest rates, signals slower cuts for 2025
Trending News
4 days, 19 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 cuts key interest rates by 0.25%: 3 key takeaways for stock markets
Top News
4 days, 19 hours ago

US Fed cuts key interest rates by 0.25%: 3 key takeaways for stock markets

India Today  

Stock markets are expected to open lower on Thursday, following a global market slump after the US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points. GLOBAL MARKET REACTIONS Wall Street reacted negatively to the Fed’s announcement, with all three major US indices—Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq—posting their biggest single-day losses in months. Gift Nifty, an indicator for the …

Feds drop interest rates by another quarter-point easing burden for borrowers
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4 days, 21 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 is about to deliver the last rate cut for a while
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5 days, 19 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, 19 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, 19 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 …

Dollar hovers near 3-week high before Fed; bitcoin tops $106,000
1 week ago

Dollar hovers near 3-week high before Fed; bitcoin tops $106,000

Live Mint  

* Federal Reserve, BOJ, BoE rate decisions in focus this week * Fed expected to cut by 25 bps on Wed, forgo January cut * Bitcoin climbs to record $106,533 By Kevin Buckland and Greta Rosen Fondahn TOKYO/GDANSK, Dec 16 - The U.S. dollar hovered close to a three-week high versus other major currencies on Monday, ahead of a week …

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 …

Inflation increases against backdrop of higher tariffs
1 week, 3 days ago

Inflation increases against backdrop of higher tariffs

China Daily  

Inflation in the US crept up in November, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve in its efforts to continue trimming interest rates, while President-elect Donald Trump floated expanded tariffs. "The possibility the incoming US administration will impose new tariffs on Canadian exports to the United States has increased uncertainty and clouded the economic outlook," the bank's statement said. US …

Inflation increases against backdrop of higher tariffs
1 week, 3 days ago

Inflation increases against backdrop of higher tariffs

China Daily  

Inflation in the US crept up in November, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve in its efforts to continue trimming interest rates, while President-elect Donald Trump floated expanded tariffs. "The possibility the incoming US administration will impose new tariffs on Canadian exports to the United States has increased uncertainty and clouded the economic outlook," the bank's statement said. US …

Sticky US inflation and Trump tariffs cast doubt on Fed’s rate cut path, say experts
1 week, 4 days ago

Sticky US inflation and Trump tariffs cast doubt on Fed’s rate cut path, say experts

Live Mint  

Although US CPI inflation recorded its sharpest increase in seven months, it aligned with forecasts and did not disrupt expectations of a 25 bps rate cut by the US Federal Reserve next week. However, the November inflation data highlighted that the Fed still faces significant challenges in bringing inflation below its 2 per cent target, leaving the outlook for future …

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, …

Republicans (Quietly) Disagree With Trump on the Fed
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Republicans (Quietly) Disagree With Trump on the Fed

Politico  

The president-elect’s chief issue with the Fed seems to be that he wants more influence over its decisions. Powell’s term also ends in May 2026, at which time Trump will be able to pick a new Fed chief, who could shift the modern, arms-length relationship between presidents and central bank leaders. “I like the way it’s set up right now,” …

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 …

Fed Officials Keep Options Open for December Rate Decision
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Fed Officials Keep Options Open for December Rate Decision

Live Mint  

-- Three Federal Reserve officials on Monday made clear they expect the US central bank to continue cutting interest rates over the next year, but stopped short of saying they are committed to making the next reduction later this month. Fed Governor Christopher Waller, addressing a conference in Washington, said he’s inclined to vote to lower borrowing costs when Fed …

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 …

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 …

Gold drops over 1% on profit-booking, Trump’s Treasury Secretary pick
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4 weeks ago

Gold drops over 1% on profit-booking, Trump’s Treasury Secretary pick

Live Mint  

* Inflation surprise, hawkish US policy may prompt Dec. rate hold- analyst * Market sees 51% chance of 25 bps Fed rate cut in December * Fed’s Nov FOMC meeting minutes, GDP data, core PCE due this week By Daksh Grover Nov 25 - Gold prices dropped over 1% on Monday, weighed down by profit-taking after a five-session rally, with …

Boston Fed President says December rate cut isn’t a ‘done deal’
1 month, 1 week ago

Boston Fed President says December rate cut isn’t a ‘done deal’

Live Mint  

A Federal Reserve official said the central bank could eventually need to slow down the pace at which it is lowering rates and said it was too soon to say whether that should happen at the central bank’s meeting next month. Another rate cut in December is “certainly on the table, but it’s not a done deal," said Boston Fed …

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 …

Richard Clarida on What Comes Next for the Federal Reserve
1 month, 1 week ago

Richard Clarida on What Comes Next for the Federal Reserve

Bloomberg  

Last week the Federal Reserve opted to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, which was what the market expected it to do. Inflation has been softening this year, but there’s a sense that this trend could turn — especially with the Trump administration coming in after the new year. All of this raises the question of what the Fed …

Dollar Gains Before US CPI as Rate Bets Are Pared: Markets Wrap
1 month, 1 week ago

Dollar Gains Before US CPI as Rate Bets Are Pared: Markets Wrap

Live Mint  

The dollar climbed for a fourth day and Asian stocks fell ahead of key inflation data that may further sap confidence in the pace of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. In addition, market watchers expect US president-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tax and tariff policies to further drive up inflation, with his key picks for administration posts signaling a tough stance against …

US Fed rate cut outlook: Can Donald Trump’s return shape the US central bank’s interest rate path?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Fed rate cut outlook: Can Donald Trump’s return shape the US central bank’s interest rate path?

Live Mint  

Although the US Federal Reserve refrained from surprising markets and trimmed the benchmark interest rate by 25 bps to 4.50 - 4.75 per cent on November 7, markets seemed disappointed by Chair Jerome Powell's tone, which suggested uncertainty about the future path of interest rates. Experts believe Trump's policies about aggressive tariffs and extending tax cuts could drive up inflation …

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 …

Stock market today: Asian shares gain after US Fed cuts interest rates
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares gain after US Fed cuts interest rates

The Independent  

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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 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 …

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 …

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

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

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — 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. When its latest policy meeting ended Thursday, the Fed issued a statement noting that the “unemployment rate has moved up but remains …

US Fed interest policy expected today, Trump victory unlikely to change rate cut plans
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Fed interest policy expected today, Trump victory unlikely to change rate cut plans

Firstpost  

There is a wide expectation that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by a quarter point on Thursday, looking beyond the 2024 US Presidential election results to continue easing borrowing costs on the back of cooling inflation The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point Thursday, looking beyond the election results to …

Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises after the Fed cuts interest rates
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises after the Fed cuts interest rates

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Most U.S. stocks rose Thursday, as the Federal Reserve cut interest rates again to make things easier for the economy. Trump is pushing for tariffs and other policies that economists say could drive inflation higher, along with the economy’s growth. It gave back a chunk of its surge from the prior day, driven by expectations that Trump’s …

Most of Wall Street rises after the Fed cuts interest rates
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Most of Wall Street rises after the Fed cuts interest rates

LA Times  

Trader Edward McCarthy works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange a day after the election. Trump is pushing for tariffs and other policies that economists say could drive inflation higher, along with the economy’s growth. Lyft revved up by 22.8% after the ride-hailing app breezed past Wall Street’s sales and profit expectations, and Ralph Lauren rose 6.6% …

Fed cuts interest rates again, but Trump’s victory makes future path a lot more murky
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fed cuts interest rates again, but Trump’s victory makes future path a lot more murky

LA Times  

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for a second straight time on Thursday in an effort to keep the economy sailing along by easing the high borrowing costs it engineered to fight inflation. Economists see risks on two fronts: If Trump follows through on his campaign promises to lower taxes and levy across-the-board tariffs, he could reignite inflation and force …

Fed cuts rates in boost for Trump
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fed cuts rates in boost for Trump

The Telegraph  

The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Thursday night in a boost for incoming president Donald Trump. The central bank voted to lower rates by a quarter of a percentage point, two days after the worries about the economy under the Democrats helped propel Mr Trump back into power. Before Thursday evening’s decision, traders had already begun paring forecasts …

US Fed cuts interest rates by quarter of a percentage point
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Fed cuts interest rates by quarter of a percentage point

Al Jazeera  

The Fed will have to navigate a changing economic landscape with the election of Donald Trump as the next US president. The United States Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point as policymakers took note of a job market that has “generally eased” while inflation continues to move towards the central bank’s 2 percent …

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