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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 Leaning Toward ‘Gradual’ Future Interest Rate Cuts
The Fed has lowered interest rates by a total of 75 basis points over its last two meetings, but further rate cuts may be sparse.
Fed officials see interest rate cuts ahead, but only ‘gradually,' meeting minutes show
Federal Reserve officials expressed confidence that inflation is easing and the labor market is strong, allowing for further interest rate cuts albeit at a gradual pace, according to minutes from the November meeting released Tuesday.
How are borrowers reacting to the Federal Reserve rate cuts?
The Federal Reserve was expected to lower its key interest rate later that month, and Doolittle and his partner hoped the cut would drive down mortgage rates even further. The wait cost them.
Fed cites volatility, uncertainty as reasons to go slow on rate cuts
Federal Reserve officials appeared divided at their meeting earlier this month over how much farther they may need to cut interest rates, but as a group agreed to avoid giving much guidance from here on about how U.
Fed Kept Options Open on Rate Cuts, Minutes Show
The account of the central bank’s Nov. 6-7 meeting, released on Tuesday, showed that Fed officials still planned to cut interest rates further. But with the job market holding up better than expected and the economy growing at a solid clip, they are in no rush to slash them rapidly.
Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflation
Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflation.
Federal Reserve committee sees further rate cuts likely, but at gradual pace: FOMC minutes
The Federal Reserve cut its policy rate by 25 basis points, following a 50-bp rate cut in September, according to the FOMC meeting minutes.
Federal Reserve's likely slowdown in rate cuts could disappoint borrowers
Just a few weeks ago, the path ahead for the Federal Reserve looked straightforward: With inflation cooling and the job market slowing, the Fed appeared on track to steadily cut interest rates
Why federal interest rates likely won't drop anytime soon
Fed officials say rate cuts probably aren't needed, and may continue to be cautious as President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
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Fed Minutes Show Officials Prefer Future Rate Cuts to Be Gradual
Federal Reserve officials indicated broad support for a careful approach to future interest-rate cuts as the economy ...
New Zealand cuts cash rate by 50 bps, flags further easing
New Zealand's central bank cut the cash rate by 50 basis points to 4.25% on Wednesday, as annual inflation ran near the 2% ...
UBS sees 4 Fed rate cuts to come and advises slashing exposure to European markets
Kelvin Tay of UBS Global Wealth Management discusses rate cuts trajectory and the knock on effects on European markets.
Turkey’s Bear Market on the Mend as Investors Wager on Rate Cuts
Turkish stocks are among the world’s worst performers in the second half, but their fortunes are already turning as money ...
Mexico's cooling inflation and economy growth drive expectations of further rate cuts
Mexico's statistics agency INEGI released data on Friday showing that inflation slowed more than expected, while growth ...
The Fed's rate cuts will spark a $2 trillion exodus from money-market funds, Apollo chief economist says
Money-market funds have attracted record inflows since 2022. That money is set to flow back to the market as rates come down ...
Goldman Sees Slower Pace of Asia Rate Cuts on US Tariff Risks
Asia’s central banks will proceed cautiously with further policy easing given strength in the greenback and the risk of Trump ...
BoE's Lombardelli worries over above-forecast inflation, backs gradual rate cuts
Bank of England Deputy Governor Clare Lombardelli said on Monday she was more worried about the risk that inflation comes in ...