The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after restarting cuts on Wednesday, amid mixed economic signals and a relentless White House pressure campaign.
Category: Interest Rates
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A New Rate-Cut Cycle Could Be Fuel on the Stock Market Fire
But with the market already booming and the Federal Reserve under presidential pressure, a new cycle of lower rates could pour fuel onto a fire, our columnist says.
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Fed Cuts Rates for First Time This Year
The Federal Reserve lowered rates by a quarter point, but one governor voted for a bigger cut. Balancing persistent inflation and a weaker labor market was “a challenging situation,” the central bank chair said.
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What to watch at the Fed meeting.
The U.S. central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the first time this year, despite the economy sending mixed signals.
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What the Fed’s Rate Decision Means for Loans, Credit Cards, Mortgages and More
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
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Powell Faces Challenges From Within the Fed, Too
The central bank is expected to reduce interest rates on Wednesday. But there could be a internal debate about the size of a cut , and how many more to make.
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What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s September Meeting
The U.S. central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the first time this year, despite the economy sending mixed signals.
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Federal Reserve to Meet Under Cloud of Trump’s Attacks
Stephen Miran and Lisa Cook will both cast votes at the central bank’s meeting on Wednesday, where policymakers are expected to lower interest rates.
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Appeals Court Says Lisa Cook Can Remain on Fed Board
The decision came just a day before the Federal Reserve begins a two-day meeting at which policymakers are expected to cut interest rates.
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Senate Confirms Stephen Miran as Fed Governor
The Senate voted to install one of President Trump’s top economic advisers at the central bank, opening the door for him to cast a vote at this week’s meeting to set interest rates.
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As the Fed Prepares to Lower Rates, 2 Seats on Its Board Are in Limbo
The Senate looks poised to confirm President Trump’s pick to join the central bank in time for the policy meeting next week, while another governor’s fate remains up in the air.