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Fed seen poised to cut rates this month, debate 2025 pause
By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir CHICAGO/PALO ALTO, California (Reuters) - Federal Reserve officials appear on track to cut interest rates this month after data showed the U.S. labor market remained strong but continued to cool in November,
Fed Leans Toward A December Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Open Market Committee is most likely to cut interest rates again on December 18 to 4.25% to 4.5%, according to fixed income markets.
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'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 warned the pace of future actions has grown less clear.
The Fed might not cut interest rates at all in 2025, Deutsche Bank economist says
"Unemployment is going to come down, growth is going to come up, inflation is going to come up," Deutsche Bank's chief US economist said.
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.
Why Powell and the Fed should pause interest-rate cuts in December
One key reason given by Fed officials for continuing to lower rates is that they are now “restrictive,” or so high that t
The Fed is on course to cut interest rates in December, but what happens next is anyone's guess
Friday's jobs report virtually cements that the Federal Reserve will approve an interest rate cut when it meets later this month.
Fed decides to go ahead with December rate cut – but it’s not actually good news
The Federal Reserve will almost certainly slash interest rates at its December meeting. Friday’s jobs report sealed the deal, offering the Fed enough breathing room to act without looking reckless. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 227,
Fed Officials Flag Inflation Concerns Ahead of Meeting on Rates
A string of up-and-down inflation readings in the second half of 2024 have Federal Reserve officials feeling less confident ...
The Fed shouldn't cut rates as inflation is rising, markets are too frothy, JPMorgan Asset Management bond expert says
Traders see an 88% chance the Fed will cut rates another quarter-point in December, according to CME FedWatch.
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Fed minutes may show start of debate over how far to go on rate cuts
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Why you should open a long-term CD before the December Fed meeting
The final Federal Reserve meeting of 2024 is set for 17. Here's why you should open a long-term CD before then.
Fed's Goolsbee hopes neutral can be in sight by late next year
Chicago Federal Reserve president Austan Goolsbee said that economic conditions will determine how fast the Federal Reserve ...
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.
Jobs report shows hiring surge as Fed weighs interest rate cut
U.S. hiring surged in November, bouncing back from a dismal performance in the previous month and returning to strong growth.