Fed's Musalem Expects More Rate Cuts

Fed's Powell may have just reset bets on rate cuts in 2025
Will the Federal Reserve actively cut interest rates during the year? Maybe not as much as many on Wall Street think. If you believe the CME Group's FedWatch tool, there may be at least three rate cuts in 2025 along with a cut at the Fed's meeting on Dec.
Fed's Musalem expects more rate cuts but says easing path is less clear
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem said on Wednesday he expects the U.S. central bank will be able to continue to cut interest rates but warned the pace of future actions has grown less clear.
Will fed's rate cuts signal lower car loan rates ahead?
With car prices and loan rates high, buyers hope Fed rate cuts will lower car loan payments, easing financial strain.
Fed Leans Toward A December Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Open Market Committee is most likely to cut interest rates again to 4.25% to 4.5% on December 18 according to fixed income markets.
Fed's Musalem expects more rate cuts, keeping options open on December meeting
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem said on Wednesday he expects the U.S. central bank will be able to continue to cut interest rates but isn't ready to say what he thinks should happen at its policy meeting later this month.
Fed’s Musalem Says Time to Pause Rate Cuts May Be Near
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said it may be time for policymakers to slow the pace of interest-rate cuts amid higher than desired inflation and declining concerns over the labor market.
Powell Says Economic Strength Gives Fed Ability to Take Time on Rate Cuts
The economy is strong, and it’s stronger than we thought it was going to be in September,’ said the Fed chief.
Why Fed rate cuts are likely off the table in 2025
Rate cuts, while providing temporary relief, have also created conditions that now exacerbate inflation's persistent increase.
Fed minutes may show start of debate over how far to go on rate cuts
Powell just a week after the meeting said the economy was "not sending any signals that we need to be in a hurry to lower rates."
Fed policymakers steer clear of December rate-cut guidance
Two Federal Reserve policymakers on Tuesday said they believe inflation is heading down to the U.S. central bank's 2% target and the job market is "solid," even as neither gave any clear steer on whether they'll support another interest rate cut later this month.
Fed’s Musalem Sees Risk of Cutting Rates Too Much, Too Soon
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem sees a risk that progress toward 2% inflation could stall, or possibly reverse.
Fed's Powell says Trump's plans for tariffs, immigration won't impact interest rate move
Fed chief Jerome Powell said President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats won't affect an interest rate decision this month.
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Powell says he's not concerned Fed might lose its independence
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