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Trump urges rate cuts to boost savings, but Fed says economy is strong
Economic experts say the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut rates despite President Donald Trump's demands due to uncertainty from tariff hikes.
Fed’s Hammack Raises Inflation Concerns Amid Push For Interest Rate Cut
Fed’s Hammack comments suggest that no Fed rate cut will happen in July as inflation remains high. Odds drop below 5%.
Fed’s Waller Doubles Down on July Rate Cut: ‘It’s Not Political’
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said Thursday that the central bank should consider cutting interest rates at its July meeting, even after a strong June jobs report.
Fed's Hammack sees no urgent reason to lower rates - Fox Business
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Monday she sees no imminent need to lower interest rates right now given that inflation is still too high, amid ongoing uncertainty about how trade tariffs will affect price pressures.
Fed Minutes Underscore Divisions Over Pace of Interest Rate Cuts
The U.S. central bank’s decision to hold interest rates steady in June was unanimously supported, but officials were starting to splinter over the path forward.
Fed's Hammack doesn't see a need to cut interest rates unless the economy weakens
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said Monday she does not favor cutting rates unless signs emerge that the economy is weakening. "I see an economy that's resilient. I see one that's working really well.
Fed’s Hammack supports wait-and-see posture on rates
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said she wants to see inflation lowered further before she’d support a cut in interest rates.
'It’s not political': Waller again calls for rate cut in July, reinforcing Fed divide
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller reiterated Thursday that he believes the Fed could consider cutting rates later ...
Fed's balance sheet drawdown likely can continue for some time, Waller says
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday the U.S. central bank still has some ways to ...
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Fed's Waller Says Timing of Interest Rate Cut 'Drawing Closer' - U.S. News
Fed's Waller Says Timing of Interest Rate Cut 'Drawing Closer' More. Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A jogger runs past the Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC, U.S., August 22, 2018.
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December interest rate cut depends on inflation, Fed official says
Facebook X Reddit Email Save. A top Federal Reserve board member said Monday he’s likely to support an interest rate cut when the Fed meets in two weeks, as long as inflation isn't still ...
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Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting ...
The Fed Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now A surprise in economic indicators before Dec. 18 might cause him to change his mind, Fed Governor ...
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When will the Fed cut interest rates in 2024? Here's what ... - CBS News
Earlier in the year, most economists pegged the first rate cut of 2024 for the Fed's March 20 meeting. But as of Wednesday, only 1 in 10 continued to forecast a March rate cut.
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Fed's Waller says timing of interest rate cut 'drawing closer'
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Wednesday the time for a U.S. central bank interest rate cut "is drawing closer," but uncertainty about the path of the economy makes it ...