What the Fed’s Big Rate Cut Reveals About the Economy
Investors have sent stocks and bonds higher on expectations of a soft landing. But some Republicans think the central bank overstepped its bounds.
The Fed is following its 1995 playbook — and that's great news for stocks and the economy
The Fed's cutting cycle in 1995 sparked an economic boom, with the stock market more than doubling in value by the end of the decade.
'Keep the economy going well': What the rate cut means for the election
The Fed announced it will cut interest rates by half a point, its first cut since 2020, making mortgage payments and credit card bills more affordable for Americans. How will the big economic news affect the presidential race?
After Fed Cuts Rates, Biden Will Claim Credit for Economy’s Strength
The president’s speech on Thursday won’t be a “victory lap,” officials said, but it will celebrate falling inflation and borrowing costs along with solid growth.
So we’re expecting a rate cut. When will we start to see a difference in the economy?
If you’ve been anxiously awaiting financial relief from the Federal Reserve, you are about to get a rude awakening.
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How the Fed rate cut is playing in Florida
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved forward with an aggressive rate cut that’s already recalibrating how Florida politicians talk about the economy. The decision, issued 48 days before the election,
Live updates: Fed cuts interest rates by a half-point
The Federal Reserve is slated to cut interest rates in its meeting Wednesday. Follow along for live updates on the Fed interest rate decision.
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O'Leary calls out Kamala Harris for baiting voters with unrealistic policies that would 'destroy' the economy
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Biden to celebrate progress of American economy in Thursday remarks
In remarks on Thursday at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., President Biden will celebrate the progress of the American ...
Jumbo Rate Cut Was To Defend ‘Basically Fine’ Economy, Powell Says
“The U.S. economy is in good shape,” Powell said. “It's growing at a solid pace. Inflation is coming down. The labor market ...
Harris has closed the gap with Trump on who would handle the economy better, new report says
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has caught up to Republican rival Donald Trump on the question of which of them ...
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A typhoon hits Shanghai and the Chinese economy groans
Shanghai was hit by Typhoon Bebinca on September 16th. Hundreds of thousands of residents were evacuated in what state media ...
One number shows why the economy might not get the immediate relief many hope for
For consumers to get more relief in the form of lower borrowing costs, the 10-year Treasury yield needs to move lower.