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Fed officials signal in unison that a January rate cut is on the table

Federal Reserve officials are lining up behind a clear message: with inflation easing and the labor market losing some steam, ...

Low Rates Sound Great. But a Trump Fed Could Cause a Painful ‘Sugar High.’

Dropping rates more than conditions warrant would stimulate the economy in the short term but could lead to trouble, our ...

Fed's Jefferson says he sees current rate setting as neutral

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Phillip Jefferson said Friday the central bank's monetary policy stance is "well positioned to ...

Miran is the lone Federal Reserve official pushing jumbo 2026 interest-rate cuts

Miran calls for massive rate cuts as his controversial exit looms.

Will mortgage interest rates drop after the January Fed meeting?

There's another Federal Reserve meeting on the calendar this month, but will mortgage rates fall once it's over?

Fed's Barkin says future rate changes should be fine-tuned based on incoming data

By Howard Schneider and Michael S. Derby WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Further changes to the Federal Reserve's short-term interest rate will need to be "finely tuned" to incoming data given the risks ...
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Fed cuts rates for third time, but affordability concerns still rise

WASHINGTON ‒ With consumers focused on affordability heading into the holiday season, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he hears Americans’ concerns over high costs “loud and clear.” Still, it ...

Interest Rate Changes Could Be on the Way if Fed Chair Goes to the Newest Frontrunner

While both Federal Reserve chair candidates have advocated for rate cuts, the new frontrunner could be less inclined to slash sharply.

Here are the hurdles Trump faces in his push for low interest rates and a friendly Fed

As the president prepares to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he's made no secret of his goal for lower interest ...