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Economy Primed for Lower Interest Rates as Inflation Remains a Problem

The Federal Reserve is expected to begin lowering interest rates next month, and that should boost the consumer economy.

Fed's Williams says low neutral interest rate era is not over

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Monday that the era of persistently low underlying interest ...

After 9 months on hold, the Fed could cut rates in September. Why the long pause may extend stocks’ rally.

Investors are betting the Federal Reserve will resume interest-rate cuts in September, nine months after its last reduction ...

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Signals September Rate Cut in Jackson Hole Speech, Saying 'Balance of Risks' Is Shifting From Inflation to Layoffs

Powell delivered the guidance in a highly anticipated speech on Friday at the central bank's annual symposium in Jackson Hole ...
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Fed Chair Powell hints at possible rate cuts as risks persist

On Friday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated the possibility of interest rate cuts in the coming months.

S&P 500 Climbs As Fed Opens Door To Resuming Rate Cuts

The week's biggest market-moving news came on Friday, 22 Aug. 2025, when Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell opened the door ...

Stocks fall flat after interest rate announcement rally

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled on Friday that interest rates would be lowered at some point soon, rallying ...

Here are 4 ways lower interest rates could affect your personal finances

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted interest rate cuts could be coming soon in a speech on Friday, a move that could affect everyone from global markets to individual Americans.

‘Tariff Bingo’ and bankruptcy fears: Survey finds manufacturers sweating interest rates and Trump’s tariffs

Texas manufacturers continue to express frustration over the Trump administration’s volatile tariff playbook and the impact ...

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Stay Put-for Now-While Fed's Next Step Looms

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans registered at 6.58% for the week ending Aug. 21, same as last week.

Treasury yields rise amid questions on Fed's ability to cut rates in September

Treasurys sold off slightly in Monday morning trading, but held on to the bulk of Friday's rally, as strategists raised ...

Warning Signs Abound In Trade Data As Fed Hints At Lowering Interest Rates

In just three months, tariffs as a percentage of imports quadrupled, topping 10% for the first time in two decades, according ...