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The Fed cuts interest rates by 25 basis points after disappointing job growth — and mounting political pressure

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank will cut interest rates by a quarter point, following rising ...

Fed likely to cut rates again in October, and 3 other things we learned from Powell’s press conference

To clear things up, here are the main takeaways culled from conversations and research notes from experienced Fed watchers: ...

The Fed Just Tripmmed Rates. But Don’t Get Too Excited.

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, lowering the federal-funds target range to 4% ...

Here are five key takeaways from the Fed's big interest rate decision

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday delivered on a widely anticipated quarter percentage point interest rate cut.

Senate Republicans confirm Trump adviser Stephen Miran for Fed seat

Miran said he will take a leave of absence from his job as White House economics adviser while serving on the Fed, an arrangement criticized by Democrats.

Maddow Blog | Republicans confirm Trump’s Fed pick, despite his close White House ties

Stephen Miran doesn’t intend to resign from his White House role while serving at the Fed. Senate Republicans confirmed him ...