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This Fed watcher says a September rate cut is not yet a done deal — and a ‘messy’ compromise awaits

Changing labor market dynamics and sticky inflation suggest rate traders may be too optimistic about the pace of Fed rate ...

There Is a 83% Chance the Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates in September. Doing So Would be Nearly Unprecedented.

After somewhat positive inflation data in July, the chances of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in September are at ...

3 reasons the Fed hasn't cut rates yet this year

Wall Street has priced in a 94.2% probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in September. JPMorgan Asset ...

The Fed is expected to cut rates. Don't expect mortgage rates to follow.

New economic data releases could increase mortgage rate volatility in the coming weeks, leading up to the Fed's September ...

Rate cut watch: All eyes on Fed Chair Powell's final Jackson Hole speech

As Federal Reserve officials gather in Jackson Hole, Wyo., this week for their 43rd annual economic policy symposium, Federal ...

To cut or not to cut? This week's inflation data complicates the picture for the Fed

At the start of the month, a significantly weaker than expected July nonfarm payrolls report along with one of the biggest ...

Why a jumbo Fed rate cut in September would ‘come across as panicky’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Federal Reserve should drastically slash rates. Wall Street isn’t so sure.

Fed Rate Cut Grows More Likely as Inflation Holds Steady at 2.7%

Inflation held steady in July and ran slightly cooler than expected, increasing the odds of a Federal Reserve rate cut next ...

Why the Fed’s September Rate Cut Could Be a Policy Error

Wall Street is thrilled about an almost-certain September rate cut, but it’s possible the Fed is still walking into a policy error.

Barclays maintains call for quarter-point Fed cut in December, says September is a close call

With market participants looking ahead to Friday's Jackson Hole speech from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, there are ...

Trump Demands Emergency Fed Rate Cut and Threatens 'Major Lawsuit' Against Chair Powell

President Donald Trump has threatened a "major lawsuit" against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while once again calling for an immediate cut to interest rates following muted inflation data.

The Fed Might Cut Rates in 5 Weeks—Get 5% on Your Cash Before It's Too Late

With the Fed expected to change course soon, now’s the time to put your cash in a top-paying account and capture strong ...