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Stocks Plunge as Fed Forecasts Fewer Rate Cuts Next Year
The Federal Reserve cut rates for a third time this year, but investors shuddered at revised forecasts suggesting only two cuts in 2025.The New York Times - 31m -
The Fed Cut Rates and Signaled a Long Fight Against Inflation
Also, California declared an emergency over bird flu. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - 38m -
Stock market plummets after Fed forecasts fewer rate cuts in 2025
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.CBS News - 1h -
Fed cuts rates but ‘hawkish’ forecast hits stocks and sends dollar jumping
US currency hits highest level in two years after central bank signals only half a percentage point of reductions in 2025Financial Times - 1h -
Fed Cuts Interest Rates, but Projects Fewer Reductions in 2025
Federal Reserve officials projected just two rate cuts in 2025, and they made it clear that future reductions would hinge on inflation progress.The New York Times - 1h -
Fed cuts interest rates, delivering relief for borrowers
The rate decision follows two consecutive months of rising inflation.ABC News - 2h -
Dow loses 1100 points after Fed projects fewer rate cuts
The stock market closed with steep losses Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates but projected higher borrowing costs and steeper inflation for 2025. The Dow Jones Industrial ...The Hill - 2h -
Fed cuts interest rate for third consecutive time
The Federal Reserve has announced a quarter-point cut to its key interest rate for a third consecutive time in 2024. NBC News' Brian Cheung has details on the decision and what it could indicate ...NBC News - 4h -
Fed lowers rates by 0.25 percentage point, but expects fewer cuts
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.CBS News - 1h -
What the Fed's December rate cut means for mortgage interest rates
Today's Fed rate cut could have an impact on mortgage rates — but there are other factors at play, too.CBS News - 4h -
The Fed cut interest rates by another 25 basis points—here’s what will get cheaper
The Fed has cut its benchmark interest rate by 1% since September, making borrowing cheaper for credit cards, loans and auto financing.CNBC - 4h -
Fed cuts interest rate for third time this year as economic uncertainty looms
The Federal Reserve announced a quarter-point cut to its key interest rate Wednesday, an effort to keep stable what appears to be a steady but cooling economy.NBC News - 4h -
Federal Reserve cuts interest rate again
The Federal Reserve announced another interest rate cut, reducing its benchmark rate by .25 percentage points. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on the move.CBS News - 4h -
Which CD account should you open now that the Fed's cut rates again?
A CD can still be valuable even with the latest Fed rate cut. Here's how.CBS News - 4h -
Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point despite firmer inflation
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point Wednesday, in line with market expectations, even as inflation has reaccelerated over the past two months. Fed officials ...The Hill - 4h -
Watch live: Powell gives remarks on expected interest rate cut, Fed's 2025 outlook
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to hold a briefing Wednesday afternoon as the central bank is set to cut interest rates for a third time. The decision comes as inflation picked up ...The Hill - 5h -
The Fed has a big interest rate decision coming Wednesday. Here's what to expect
Traders are pricing in a near certainty that the Fed on Wednesday will lower its key rate by a quarter percentage point.CNBC - 7h -
Investors brace for hawkish Fed rate cut – and more volatile markets in 2025
The spotlight Wednesday will be on Fed Chair Jerome Powell.MarketWatch - 8h -
Here's what to know as the Federal Reserve is expected to make another rate cut
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger speaks with "CBS Mornings" about what to expect and the impact of the Federal Reserve's final interest rate decision of 2024, which happens Wednesday.CBS News - 9h -
Fed expected to make another cut in final interest rate decision of 2024
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday will make its final interest rate decision of 2024 with a 0.25 percentage point cut expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.CBS News - 9h -
Suspect in Russian general's killing and Fed expected to cut interest rate: Morning Rundown
The Federal Reserve is expected cut the key interest rate by a quarter-point.NBC News - 11h -
Fed Expected to Cut Rates, and C.E.O. Shooting Suspect Branded Terrorist
Plus, a beefy new skin care trend.The New York Times - 12h -
Here's what to expect from the Fed's interest rate decision this week
The Federal Reserve will announce a rate decision on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Economists are now expecting fewer cuts in 2025.CBS News - 2d -
Economists trim Fed rate cut estimates on fear of Trump inflation surge
Deregulation, tax cuts and tariffs stoke probability of stubbornly high price growth, FT-Chicago Booth poll findsFinancial Times - 3d -
Fed to cut rates this week, bringing an end to first phase of easing
The Federal Reserve is set to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point this week, staying on the path it has laid out to slowly bring rates down even as the economic landscape ...MarketWatch - 3d -
Will the Fed signal a pause in rate cuts?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 3d -
Economic Data Points to Fed Rate Cut Next Week, and a Cautious 2025
Persistent inflation probably won’t stop a December rate cut, but it could affect the course of monetary policy for the next two years.Inc. - 5d -
Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates next week. Here's what that means for you
The third interest rate cut in a row is on deck, which is welcome news for consumers struggling to keep up with sky-high interest charges.CNBC - 5d -
The U.K. is probing a BlackRock deal. What happens next.
The Competition and Markets Authority said it will launch a formal investigation into BlackRock’s acquisition plansMarketWatch - 5d -
Inflation ticks higher as Fed eyes another rate cut
Inflation picked up slightly in November, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department, but likely not by enough to derail the Federal Reserve's plans for another rate cut. Consumer ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Why the Fed Will Cut Rates Even Though Inflation Hasn’t Budged
Everyday Americans still expect sticky inflation in the coming years.Inc. - Dec. 11 -
Traders are pretty sure of a Fed rate cut. What happens if inflation data is too hot?
Traders are pretty confident the Fed will deliver a rate cut next week. What happens if inflation data throws the market a curveball.MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
What Happens Next in Syria?
Rebel fighters seized Damascus and deposed Assad, thrusting Syria into an uncertain future.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 11 -
The Fed is on course to cut interest rates in December, but what happens next is anyone's guess
Friday's jobs report virtually cements that the Federal Reserve will approve an interest rate cut when it meets later this month.CNBC - Dec. 7 -
Why Powell and the Fed should pause interest-rate cuts in December
Some say November’s jobs data support holding monetary policy steady.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Jobs report shows hiring surge as Fed weighs interest rate cut
The fresh data marks the first jobs report since the election of Trump.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Inflation threatens Fed rate-cut expectations once again. Here’s why.
With investors looking toward Friday’s November nonfarm-payrolls report, market participants see the potential that it could be overshadowed by an entirely different set of data: next Wednesday’s ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
BoE governor expects four UK rate cuts next year as inflation eases
Andrew Bailey welcomes better than expected fall in price growth in FT interviewFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Top Fed Official Leans Toward Rate Cut This Month, If Data Supports It
In a recent speech, Christopher Waller, a member of the Fed Board of Governors, said a rate cut hinged on inflation continuing to drop.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that as of today, he supports an interest-rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in a little over two weeks.MarketWatch - Dec. 2