Stock-market rally built on hopes for more big Fed rate cuts faces crucial test
Stock-market investors got what they wanted when the Federal Reserve delivered an extra-large September rate cut — the risk now is that strong jobs data in the week ahead could be too much of a good thing.
Another big Fed interest rate cut coming? One economist says yes
Plus the week included a stop in Detroit by Lael Brainard, the director of the National Economic Council, who spoke to the Detroit Economic Club.
New PCE reading supports case for smaller Fed rate cut in November
A fresh reading on inflation Friday keeps the Federal Reserve on track to continue cutting interest rates this fall — likely in 25 basis point increments.
The Fed surprised many investors with a jumbo rate cut this week. It won’t get much easier to predict the next move
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is known for providing clear signals about the central bank’s next interest rate move in order to avoid roiling markets. But Wall Street was mostly clueless this week when it came to predicting how big a rate cut the Fed would deliver on Wednesday.
Fed should cut interest rates 'gradually,' Musalem says
St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President Alberto Musalem on Friday said the U.S. central bank should cut interest rates "gradually" after what he called the "strong and clear message" of a half-point interest-rate cut last week,
Opinion
The Fed’s Big Rate Cut Wasn’t Political. It Was an Economic No-Brainer.
But while the Fed’s action will surely have political consequences, it wasn’t a political decision. The straight economic case for a rate cut was overwhelming; the case for a big cut was very strong. Not cutting would have been political. And the Fed didn’t let itself be bullied into inaction.
What’s Next After The Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut?
Forbes’ expert contributors help explain what the Fed’s move means for investors, businesses, job seekers, home buyers and more.
Despite a Fed Rate Cut, the Top Savings Accounts Are Holding Their Ground
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a sizable half percentage point last week. But the top savings account rate in the country is holding its ground.
Opinion
I Worked for the Fed. The Interest Rate Cut Is Only One Step in a Larger Plan.
The agency’s bold decision to cut its policy interest rate significantly affirms its commitment to keep the labor market strong.
Here's What I'm Doing With My Money Now That the Fed Is Cutting Interest Rates
Interest rate cuts are here. Read on to learn more about one financial writer's personal strategy and see whether it's right for you.
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