Fed divisions threaten Powell's era of consensus

Disagreement and dissent among the Federal Reserve's 19-strong monetary policymaking committee is deepening as the fog of ...

Federal Reserve Officials Make Their Case for December Pause

While markets still price in a high probability of a December cut, new rhetoric from inside the Fed suggests the bar is ...
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How does a Federal Reserve rate cut affect your finances? 4 things to know

While the rates consumers pay to borrow money aren’t directly linked to this rate, shifts affect what you pay for credit ...

What the latest Fed rate cut means for your money — even if the next one is not certain

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut its key interest-rate target by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday. But Fed Chair ...

Fed Meeting Today: Fed Faces Tough Choices as Powell Acknowledges Policy Divisions

Follow along with live updates from October's Federal Reserve meeting. Get real-time analysis of Jerome Powell’s comments, market reaction, and what the Fed’s move means for inflation, jobs, and your ...

Fed Cuts Rates to Lowest Level Since 2022 but Casts Doubt on December Move

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point for the second time this year, but the probability of a reduction ...