Cuts Benchmark Rate - QuikReader

What does the Fed's interest rate cut say about the state of the economy?

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time this year just days after the end of a presidential race in which inflation played a big role. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates another quarter-point

The Federal Reserve on Thursday lowered its benchmark borrowing rate by 0.25 percentage points. Kelly O'Grady examines what the move could mean for Americans' pocketbooks.

Fed cuts rates by quarter point: What it means for your money

The Federal Reserve announced it will lower interest rates by a quarter point. It’s a decision that impacts everything from home loans to credit cards. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break ...

How the interest rate cut from the Fed could affect you

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced an interest rate cut Thursday for the second time in the last three months as inflation continues to decline. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has ...

As the Fed cuts rates, here’s which CDs are actually increasing their APYs

The general trend since September has been lower CD yields, but some are going in the opposite direction

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Why the stock market can count on another Fed rate cut in December

The trend in short-term rates leading up to the U.S. presidential election usually persists.

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

Inflation rises 2.6% in October after Fed starts interest rate cuts

U.S. inflation rose 2.6% on an annual basis in October, matching forecasts from economists, but signaling a bumpy road ahead in the Federal Reserve's battle to tame inflation. CBS News MoneyWatch ...

Inflation rises slightly as economy reacts to interest rate cuts

New data shows inflation rose slightly as the Federal Reserve navigates interest rate cuts following signs of cooling prices and a weaker labor market. CBS News contributor JD Durkin has more.

U.S. Inflation Ticks Up to 2.6% in October, as Fed Considers Rate Cut

Inflation has cooled notably, but a pickup in annual price increases underscores that it is not fully back to normal.

Business - The New York Times - November 13

Collapsed London Capital & Finance operated as Ponzi scheme, court rules

High Court judge finds individuals connected with scandal liable for damages

Business - Financial Times - November 14

ECB cut rates to avoid damage to economy, meeting minutes show

Hawkish policymakers agreed with move because of a strengthening ‘disinflationary trend’

World - Financial Times - November 14

Stocks end lower after Powell throws cold water on hopes for December interest-rate cut

The Federal Reserve doesn’t need to rush to lower its benchmark interest rate, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says No Need to ‘Hurry’ to Cut Rates

A strong economy is giving Federal Reserve officials room to move “carefully” as they lower interest rates, the central bank chair said.

Business - The New York Times - November 14

Fed Expected to Cut Rates Carefully Amid Inflation Pressures

Inflation is nearing the Fed’s 2 percent goal, but rate cuts will be cautious.

Business - Inc. - November 14

ECB must commit to faster rate cuts, says Bank of Italy governor

Fabio Panetta sees risk of inflation falling ‘well below’ central bank’s 2% target amid stagnant demand

Business - Financial Times - November 19

Chicago Federal Reserve President Encourages Cautious Rate Cuts

Some policymakers want to ensure the labor market doesn’t cool more, suggesting additional rate cuts.

Business - Inc. - November 21

Fed eyes ‘gradual’ approach to cutting U.S. interest rates, minutes show

“Many” senior Federal Reserve officials said a more gradual approach to reducing interest rates was warranted in light of ongoing uncertainty about the U.S. economy and the appropriate level of ...

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Fed Minutes Show Options Are Open on Interest Rate Cuts

Minutes from a Nov. 6-7 meeting showed that Federal Reserve policymakers favored lowering rates “gradually.”

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Fed minutes show officials backed gradual pace of rate cuts

FOMC members take more optimistic stance on labour market outlook at November meeting

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

South Korea's central bank cuts key interest rate to nurse a slower economy

South Korea’s central bank has lowered its key policy rate and says the country’s economy will grow at a slower pace than it initially anticipated

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Despite a half-point Fed rate cut, the average credit card interest rate fell by just 0.13%, report finds

Credit card APRs are edging lower after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half point, but not by much.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Latest in Cuts Benchmark Rate