Fed's Powell: US economy solid, gradual interest rate cuts coming | AP News
WEB4 days ago · At their last meeting Sept. 18, Fed officials reduced their rate to 4.8%, from a two-decade high of 5.3%, and penciled in two more quarter-point rate cuts in November and December. On Monday, Powell said that remains the most likely outcome.
Powell Points to Two More Normal-Size Rate Cuts This Year
WEB4 days ago · Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, said that central bankers will lower rates as much as needed, but have forecast two more quarter-point rate cuts this year.
Fed Announces Big Rate Cut - The New York Times
WEBSep 18, 2024 · The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday by half a percentage point. Here are some takeaways from the decision and from remarks by the Fed chair, Jerome H. Powell. The Fed’s decision...
The Fed Makes a Large Rate Cut and Forecasts More to Come
WEBSep 18, 2024 · The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday by half a percentage point, an unusually large move and a clear signal that central bankers think they are winning their war against...
The Fed just made a jumbo rate cut. Here are 5 takeaways on ... - CBS News
WEBSep 19, 2024 · The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered its benchmark rate by 0.50 percentage points, or double the more typical 0.25 percentage point cut.
The Fed cuts key rate by half-point, signaling end to its inflation ...
WEBSep 19, 2024 · The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates that helped tame inflation but also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers.
Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.50 percentage ... - CBS News
WEBSep 18, 2024 · The Federal Reserve on Wednesday said it is cutting its benchmark interest rate by 0.50 percentage points, marking the first reduction in four years and moving to ease borrowing costs as...
What you should know after the Fed cut rates | AP News
WEBSep 18, 2024 · The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate from its 23-year high, with consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of borrowing by consumers and businesses.
Key takeaways from the Fed’s decision to deliver a jumbo-sized
WEBSep 18, 2024 · The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates aggressively Wednesday, announcing the first rate cut since March 2020. The half-point move paves the way for lower borrowing costs on everything...
The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
WEBSep 18, 2024 · The Federal Reserve moved aggressively Wednesday to start cutting interest rates as its single-minded focus on fighting inflation gives way to a growing interest in protecting the job market.