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SA Asks: When will the Fed cut rates again?
Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve conducted its first interest rate cut since March 2020, stoking investor speculation that more cuts were on the way. Which brings us to today’s SA Asks question: When will the Fed cut rates again?
Another big Fed interest rate cut coming? One economist says yes
Plus the week included a stop in Detroit by Lael Brainard, the director of the National Economic Council, who spoke to the Detroit Economic Club.
After ‘Jumbo’ Rate Cut, This Fed Official is Pumping The Brakes on Expectations
Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman said investors may anticipate more interest rate cuts than the central bank could need to make.
New PCE reading supports case for smaller Fed rate cut in November
A fresh reading on inflation Friday keeps the Federal Reserve on track to continue cutting interest rates this fall — likely in 25 basis point increments.
Opinion
The Fed’s Big Rate Cut Wasn’t Political. It Was an Economic No-Brainer.
But while the Fed’s action will surely have political consequences, it wasn’t a political decision. The straight economic case for a rate cut was overwhelming; the case for a big cut was very strong. Not cutting would have been political. And the Fed didn’t let itself be bullied into inaction.
Fed should cut interest rates 'gradually,' Musalem says
St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President Alberto Musalem on Friday said the U.S. central bank should cut interest rates "gradually" after what he called the "strong and clear message" of a half-point interest-rate cut last week,
Nearing Retirement? Here's What the Fed Rate Cut Means for You
The Fed's rate cuts are a mixed bag for anyone nearing retirement. Find out how lower rates will impact your money and what you can do about it.
Despite a Fed Rate Cut, the Top Savings Accounts Are Holding Their Ground
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a sizable half percentage point last week. But the top savings account rate in the country is holding its ground.
The Fed’s Rate Cut: A ‘Soft Landing’ – Or ‘Fake News’?
The rate cut is about repairing the Fed’s damaged credibility. “Going big” with 50 basis points is a psychological gambit, to convey decisiveness and self-confidence.
Fed Gets a Boost From China Stimulus. How It Impacts U.S. Rate Cuts.
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Here's What The Interest Rate Cut Means For Retirees
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Prospect of Second Big Fed Cut Hinges on Powell and Jobs Report
The appetite of Federal Reserve policymakers for another large interest-rate cut in November may come into better focus in ...