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Fed Leans Toward A December Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Open Market Committee is most likely to cut interest rates again to 4.25% to 4.5% on December 18 according to fixed income markets.
Fed Sees Economy Solid, Inflation Easing as December Rate Cut Looms
Markets are still pricing in another cut in interest rates of 25 basis points when the Fed meets in two weeks. Unless things change or economic data – such as Friday’s monthly jobs report for November – defies expectations, the Fed’s slow but steady shift downward on interest rates is likely to continue.
A top Fed official leans toward December rate cut but says it depends on economic data
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that he is leaning toward supporting an interest rate cut when the Fed meets in two weeks but that evidence of persistent inflation before then could cause him to change that view.
ADP Jobs report data add to case for December Fed interest rate cut
Private-sector hiring continues to slow, but workers are finding pay increases for remaining in their current positions.
Fed's Waller says he is inclined to cut rates in December
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Monday he was inclined to cut the benchmark interest rate at the Dec. 17-18 meeting as monetary policy remained restrictive enough to keep putting downward pressure on inflation,
Stock market today: Stocks climb to record highs as Fed members point to December rate cut
"At present, I lean toward supporting a cut to the policy rate at our December meeting," Christopher Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, said Monday.
Fed’s Waller Leans Toward Favoring December Rate Cut
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said he was leaning toward favoring a cut in interest rates at the central bank’s meeting later this month, though he also said he could be open to arguments for holding rates steady.
Fed's Musalem expects more rate cuts, keeping options open on December meeting
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem said on Wednesday he expects the U.S. central bank will be able to continue to cut interest rates but isn't ready to say what he thinks should happen at its policy meeting later this month.
Fed's Musalem Expects More Rate Cuts but Says Easing Path Is Less Clear
In his remarks, Musalem said monetary policy is "well positioned" to deal with the outlook and the current restrictive stance is appropriate given that core price pressures remain
Fed’s Musalem Says Time May Be Near to Slow or Pause Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said it may be time for policymakers to slow the pace of interest-rate cuts amid higher than desired inflation and declining concerns over the labor market.
Fed's Musalem raises possibility of slowing or pausing rate cuts
The time "may be approaching" for the Federal Reserve to consider slowing the pace of interest rate cuts or pausing altogether to await further data, St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said, on Wednesday.
Powell says a strong US economy is letting the Fed be ‘cautious’ about cutting interest rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the US economy’s strength means the central bank can show some restraint with cutting interest rates.
Fed will likely hold the course with 25 bps cut in December, says Roth Capital's Michael Darda
Michael Darda, Roth Capital Partners chief economist & macro strategist, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss market ...
Fed’s Daly Says December Aside, Rates Should Continue Falling
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly said an interest-rate cut this month isn’t certain but remains on ...
Powell remarks watched for sign of pushback or support of Fed rate cut
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks on Wednesday with key jobs data due Friday, a "quiet" period for Fed ...
What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for December 2024?
The Federal Reserve is scheduled to meet December 17 and 18 and, if they change the benchmark rate, this will affect the ...
Stock market today: Nasdaq, Dow, S&P 500 hit records as tech surges, Fed's Powell says economy in 'remarkably good shape'
A tech rally boosted US stocks on Wednesday, with all three major indexes hitting new record closes, as investors digested ...