Fed officials say large rate cut was warranted
How Upcoming Economic Data Could Affect Fed's Decisions on Interest Rates
Key Takeaways Federal Reserve officials said Monday that the economy remains strong, but that they will be monitoring upcoming data for warning signs.Officials said they need to keep close tabs on job market data and ensure inflation doesn’t reignite.
Fed officials leave door open to another large interest-rate cut
A handful of Federal Reserve officials on Monday left open the door to additional large interest-rate cuts, noting that current rates still weigh heavily on the US economy.
Stocks climb, euro falls; Fed officials say large rate cut was warranted
Global stock indexes rose on Monday as Federal Reserve policymakers said last week's large interest rate cut was warranted, while the euro fell against the dollar as business activity readings of the euro zone economy disappointed.
Wall Street edges higher with focus on Fed speakers, economic data
Wall Street's main indexes inched higher in choppy trading on Monday as investors focused on comments from Federal Reserve policymakers and factory activity data, following the central bank's decision to commence monetary policy easing.
Futures steady with focus on Fed speakers, economic data
The Fed's pivotal move on monetary policy in the previous week propped up Wall Street's main indexes for monthly gains, bucking a historical trend where September has been a weak month for equities on average.
Stocks edge up, euro dips; focus on Fed comments, data
Global stock indexes inched higher on Monday as comments by Federal Reserve policymakers suggested last week's big interest rate cut was justified, while the euro fell against the dollar as business activity readings of the euro zone economy disappointed.
Fed Sees Its Inflation Fight
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What’s Next After The Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut?
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Interest Rate Cuts: A Blessing or a Curse for Your Stocks?
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Fed goes with half-point interest rate cut. What that means.
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How Will Interest Rate Cut Impact Election? Here’s What To Know As Fed Makes First Cut Since 2020
The final rate-setting meeting before the November election brought the first cut since March 2020, a move likely to prove ...
What does the Fed interest rate cut mean for mortgages and homebuyers?
Mortgage rates closely track the yield on a 10-year Treasury bond, or the amount paid to a bondholder annually. In the ...
Key takeaways from the Fed’s decision to deliver a jumbo-sized interest rate cut
The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates aggressively Wednesday, announcing the first rate cut since March 2020.
The Fed's interest-rate cut put Trump even more at odds with the central bank
Donald Trump has argued that the Fed would only cut interest rates close to the election to help his political opponents.
Oil prices rise on concerns of wider Middle East conflict, US storm
Oil prices rose on Tuesday on concerns the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hezbollah may impact supply in the key ...
Mortgage rates drop to lowest since early February 2023 after Fed’s jumbo interest rate cut
Sales of previously owned homes in the United States fell sharply in August, despite mortgage rates plummeting that month.
The Fed gives the US its first jumbo interest-rate cut in 4 years
The Federal Reserve announced an interest-rate cut of 50 basis points on Wednesday, the first in four years after aggressive ...