Fed announces big half-point interest rate cut, the first reduction since 2020
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fed announces big half-point interest rate cut, the first reduction since 2020

LA Times  

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell appears on a monitor on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. “This recalibration of our policy stance will help maintain the strength of the economy and the labor market, and will continue to enable further progress on inflation,” Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell said at a news conference after the conclusion of policymakers’ two-day meeting Wednesday. “The real effect of that drop won’t be seen for months, so I’m hoping that will help our customers’ purchasing power, meaning hopefully more discretionary spending.” Although there was little doubt that the Fed would lower borrowing costs since inflation has clearly moderated, it was a toss-up whether policymakers would go big or small. Many market players and analysts had sought a half-point rate cut rather than the more conventional quarter-point move on Wednesday, arguing that the central bank had kept interest rates too high for too long, constricting businesses and straining consumers, especially younger and moderate-income households whose debts and delinquency rates have risen significantly. Given that home borrowing rates have already priced in some Fed cuts — with little effect on the housing market so far — Diop said 30-year fixed mortgages may need to fall below the 6% “psychological threshold” before greater activity is spurred among sellers and buyers.

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Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead
2 days, 4 hours ago

Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead

The Hindu  

Federal Reserve officials at their meeting Dec. 17-18 expected to dial back the pace of interest rate cuts this year in the face of persistently elevated inflation and the threat of widespread tariffs and other potential policy changes. The minutes also showed that “almost all” Fed policymakers see a greater risk than before that inflation could stay higher than they …

Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead
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2 days, 18 hours ago

Federal Reserve officials at December meeting expected slower pace of rate cuts ahead

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials at their meeting Dec. 17-18 expected to dial back the pace of interest rate cuts this year in the face of persistently elevated inflation and the threat of widespread tariffs and other potential policy changes. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said at a news conference after the meeting that the decision to reduce rates had been …

Treasuries Post Annual Gain as Fed Starts Interest-Rate Cuts
1 week, 2 days ago

Treasuries Post Annual Gain as Fed Starts Interest-Rate Cuts

Live Mint  

The US Treasury market ended 2024 with a small gain as inflation resumed edging lower after the first quarter and the Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times. The gain was smaller than the market’s 2023 advance, which followed two straight annual losses for an asset class whose interest payments normally offset price declines caused by rising yields. But the …

The Fed is trying—again—to size up Trump
2 weeks, 1 day ago

The Fed is trying—again—to size up Trump

Live Mint  

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is walking an old tightrope into 2025: He is trying to avoid appearing confrontational with Donald Trump, even though some of his colleagues are signaling unease that the president-elect’s policies might rekindle inflationary pressures. Political antennae Powell said at a news conference last week that some officials accounted for potential policy changes in their new …

Turkey’s central bank lowers key interest rate to 47.5%
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Turkey’s central bank lowers key interest rate to 47.5%

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s central bank lowered its key interest rate by 2.5 percentage points to 47.5% on Thursday, carrying out its first rate cut in nearly two years as it tries to control soaring inflation. Citing slowing inflation, the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee said it was reducing its one-week repo rate to 47.5% from the current 50%. Inflation in …

The Fed expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. What that could mean for mortgages, debt and more
2 weeks, 6 days ago

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

LA Times  

Though the Fed doesn’t set mortgage rates, it does influence them. “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 and hold rates steady at their January meeting.” Depending on the specific proposals the Trump administration manages to enact, the Fed …

Fed lowers rates but sees fewer cuts ahead
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3 weeks, 1 day 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 weeks, 1 day 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
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3 weeks, 2 days 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
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3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rates by 0.25%
3 weeks, 2 days ago

US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rates by 0.25%

India Today  

WASHINGTON : The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate on 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, largely because of still-elevated inflation. The Fed’s 19 policymakers projected that they will cut their benchmark rate by a quarter-point just …

Feds drop interest rates by another quarter-point easing burden for borrowers
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3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

US stocks tumble as Federal Reserve eyes fewer 2025 rate cuts, Dow falls 2.6%
3 weeks, 2 days ago

US stocks tumble as Federal Reserve eyes fewer 2025 rate cuts, Dow falls 2.6%

Hindustan Times  

Wall Street stocks tumbled Wednesday after the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates but also slashed the number of 2025 rate cuts in its forecast. All three major indices finished firmly lower after the Fed projected just two interest rate cuts next year, down from four. Although stocks often enjoy a late-year bounce referred to as the "Santa Claus rally," Stovall …

US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rates by 0.25%
3 weeks, 2 days ago

US Federal Reserve cuts key interest rates by 0.25%

The Hindu  

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate on 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, largely because of still-elevated inflation. The Fed’s 19 policymakers projected that they will cut their benchmark rate by a quarter-point just twice in …

US Fed lowers benchmark rate to 4.25-4.50% for third straight meeting, eyes two cuts in 2025; 5 key highlights
3 weeks, 2 days ago

US Fed lowers benchmark rate to 4.25-4.50% for third straight meeting, eyes two cuts in 2025; 5 key highlights

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve announced its eighth and final monetary policy decision for 2024 after a two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting and slashed its benchmark interest rate by or a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25-4.50 per cent. US Fed chair Jerome Powell-led rate-setting panel cut the federal funds rate for the third straight meeting after kicking off …

US Federal Reserve lowers rates by a quarter point, signals two cuts for 2025
3 weeks, 2 days ago

US Federal Reserve lowers rates by a quarter point, signals two cuts for 2025

Hindustan Times  

Federal Reserve officials lowered their benchmark interest rate for a third consecutive time, but reined in the number of cuts they expect in 2025, signaling greater caution over how quickly they can continue reducing borrowing costs. A majority of economists in a Bloomberg survey had expected the median rate estimate would point to three cuts next year. Bumpy Inflation Policymakers …

The Fed expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. What that could mean for mortgages, debt and more
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

U.S. Fed expected to cut again, despite uncertain path ahead
3 weeks, 3 days ago

U.S. Fed expected to cut again, despite uncertain path ahead

Raw Story  

The U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday and signal a slower pace of cuts ahead, brushing off uncertainty about inflation's downward path and the possible impact of some of President-elect Donald Trump's economic proposals. "If the Fed wasn't going to do that, they would have dissuaded markets of that notion …

U.S. Federal Reserve is set to cut key rate but consumers might not feel much benefit anytime soon
3 weeks, 3 days 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
3 weeks, 3 days 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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3 weeks, 3 days 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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3 weeks, 3 days 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
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Fed lowers interest rates again but pares back plans for more cuts in the future
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Fed lowers interest rates again but pares back plans for more cuts in the future

LA Times  

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has led the central bank’s battle to bring inflation down to 2%, but progress has stalled in recent months. Stocks plunged after the Fed announced its quarter-point rate reduction and updated projections, which halved the number of rate cuts for next year. And one Fed voting member, Beth M. Hammack, president of the Fed Bank …

Jerome Powell-led FOMC meeting begins today: US inflation to GDP— 5 key indicators to watch
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Jerome Powell-led FOMC meeting begins today: US inflation to GDP— 5 key indicators to watch

Live Mint  

The US Federal Reserve began its deliberations for the latest monetary policy decisions today, December 17, and will announce its new benchmark interest rate decision on Wednesday, December 18. The new US federal fund rate currently sits at 4.50 per cent—4.75 per cent after the central bank slashed its benchmark rate by 25 basis points during the November policy verdict. …

Will the Fed keep cutting in 2025?
3 weeks, 4 days 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
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

US Fed to play ‘cut-and-pause’ for meeting dual mandate of growth & inflation; Fewer rate cuts eyed in 2025: Experts
3 weeks, 6 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
4 weeks 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 …

Powell says a strong US economy is letting the Fed be ‘cautious’ about cutting interest rates
1 month, 1 week 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 …

December interest rate cut depends on inflation, Fed official says
1 month, 1 week ago

December interest rate cut depends on inflation, Fed official says

Salon  

A top Federal Reserve board member said Monday he’s likely to support an interest rate cut when the Fed meets in two weeks, as long as inflation isn't still persistent. Christopher Waller, a member of the Fed’s Board of Governors, said he was confident the rate of inflation would continue to decrease, according to The Associated Press — but that …

A top Fed official leans toward December rate cut but says it depends on economic data
1 month, 1 week 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 …

A top Fed official leans toward December rate cut but says it depends on economic data
1 month, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A top Federal Reserve official …

Fed’s Waller says inclined at this point to cut rates in December
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1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Boston Fed President says December rate cut isn’t a ‘done deal’
1 month, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Trump enters just as the Fed is shifting its focus
2 months 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
2 months 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 …

US Fed slashes interest rates by 25 basis points amid weakening labor market
Top News
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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 Yields Fall as Powell Gives ‘No Skip Signs’: Markets Wrap
2 months ago

US Yields Fall as Powell Gives ‘No Skip Signs’: Markets Wrap

Live Mint  

-- Stocks hit fresh all-time highs, Treasury yields fell and the dollar dropped the most since August, with traders keeping a close eye on Jerome Powell’s remarks after the Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter percentage point to support the economy. They tweaked language to note “labor market conditions have generally eased,” and repeated “the unemployment rate has moved …

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

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