Job Market Remains Tepid Ahead of Federal Reserve Interest Rate Cuts
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Federal Reserve enacts first rate cut since 2020
The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, more than expected. It's the first rate cut since the pandemic in 2020, and the largest cut since the 2008 financial ...48 minutes ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
Trump says half-point rate cut shows US economy is ‘very bad’
Former president adds that central bank could be ‘playing politics’ as it reduces interest rates ahead of election2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - Business
Big Fed rate cut leaves little changed in stock and bond markets
The rare half-point rate reduction was baked into the rally last week and led to a mild sell-off afterward2 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Federal Reserve cuts rates by half a point
Also in today’s newsletter, a second day of blasts in Lebanon, and India overtakes China in world’s biggest investable stock benchmark2 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
This part of the Treasury market may move the most on a Fed interest-rate cut
Wednesday’s interest-rate decision from the Federal Reserve is shaping up to become one of the most exciting announcements by the central bank in a long time, with the potential to reshape what’s ...2 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Treasury-bill rates tumble after Fed delivers biggest interest-rate cut in years
Yields on Treasury bills maturing in up to three months tumbled on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a half-percentage-point interest-rate cut and signaled the likelihood of additional ...2 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
US interest rates cut by 0.5% in first drop in four years
The Federal Reserve has cut its key lending rate by 0.5 percentage points - a larger cut than expected.3 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Federal Reserve cuts US interest rates for the first time in four years
Central bank makes cuts after holding rates at two-decade high in aggressive bid to cool inflation. What will a Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for you? The US Federal Reserve cut ...3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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What impact will the Federal Reserve's rate cut have on stocks?
Equities shift to losses as investors digest the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut since 2020.4 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
What Fed Interest Rate Cuts Means for Mortgages, Car Loans and More
Here’s what the half-point interest rate cut will mean for your car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - Top stories
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for 1st time since 2020
"The time has come for policy to adjust," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said last month.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
Powell speaks on Federal Reserve decision to cut interest rates
After the Federal Reserve announced a 0.5% interest rate cut, Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated that the economy is strong and has made significant progress over the past two years. He noted that the ...5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
A Fed rate cut with the stock market at a record high? Here’s what history says.
The Federal Reserve is preparing Wednesday to cut interest rates with U.S. stocks trading near a record high. leaving investors searching for historical clues to the path ahead for markets.5 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by a half point. Here's what that means for your wallet
The first rate cut in years will affect many types of consumer products. Here's what it means for credit cards, mortgage rates, auto loans and savings accounts.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half point. Here's what that could mean for business owners
Don't expect to see a big boost consumer spending right away, say experts.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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HELOC demand from homeowners surges ahead of Fed interest-rate cut
Mortgage lenders are reporting an uptick in interest from homeowners looking for ways to extract equity from their houses through home-equity lines of credit as mortgage rates are poised to fall.6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
Federal reserve cuts interest rates by 0.5%
The Federal Reserve announced it's cutting interest rates for the first time since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. The rates will be reduced by half a percentage point in effort to cushion ...6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by 50 basis points—here's what will get cheaper
With inflation tamed, the Fed has lowered borrowing costs for credit cards, loans, auto financing and mortgages6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 0.50 percentage points
The Federal Reserve has announced a cut to interest rates by 0.50 percentage points. This is the first cut to its benchmark interest rate since March 2020. CBS News business analyst Jill ...6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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Fed goes big with interest rate cut in a bid to head off an economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by half a percentage point, an unusually aggressive move designed to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Interest rates expected cut from Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce the first interest rate cut since 2020. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what economists predict may occur during today's ...6 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Fed likely to cut interest rates, but size of cut unclear
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates Wednesday for the first time in four years, but how big could the cut be? CBS News contributor Javier David has a preview of the decision.9 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Inflation hangs over the Fed as it prepares to cut interest rates
The challenge: Keep interest rates low enough for the U.S. economy to expand, but not so low as to overheat labor markets.10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
The market looks ahead to the Fed’s rate cut
Investors are betting on 50 basis points and expect a soft landing for the economy10 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Fed expected to cut benchmark interest rate, providing relief to consumers
Senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent explains what to expect from the Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cut and what it could mean for your finances.11 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
An Interest Rate Cut
We explore the politics of today’s Fed announcement.13 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
History says Fed interest-rate cut sets up ‘crapshoot’ for stock-market investors
A decent rule of thumb is to watch the next two weeks after a first Federal Reserve interest-rate cut, says Jason Goepfert, senior research analyst at SentimenTrader15 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Cash was king — but these bonds are outperforming ahead of Fed rate cuts
A popular ‘T-bill and chill’ trade is about to become a lot less cool as the Fed starts lowering interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Make this last-minute money move before the Fed’s interest-rate cut
Plus, tips for how savers and spenders can prep for the first interest-rate cut since 2020Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Bitcoin jumps while Dow falls ahead of the Fed’s interest-rate decision
Bitcoin jumped Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s key rate decision on Wednesday, as traders expect the central bank policymakers to deliver the first interest-rate cut in four years.Yesterday - Crypto -
Financial Times - World
Market speculation about the next Fed rate cut masks deeper issues
Even so, perma-critics of the US central bank are cracking their knuckles in anticipationYesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
A possible Fed interest-rate cut boosts home builders confidence
Builder sentiment rose as mortgage rates fell, the National Association of Home Builders said.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Traders step up bets on BoE interest rate cut
Markets price in 35% chance of central bank move this week as expectations of large US rate cut have grownYesterday -
The New York Times - Business
How the Fed Cutting Interest Rates Affects Stocks, Banks and More
For corporate America, this week’s expected interest rate cut carries risks along with rewards.Yesterday - Federal Reserve