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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.
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 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 Daly says two rate cuts remain on the table for this year
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly said on Thursday the time to cut rates is nearing, without saying when she believes that should happen.
Next Fed leader may struggle to deliver the rate cuts Trump wants, watchers say
Some investors have staked out positions in futures markets that will profit if interest rates drop immediately after Jerome Powell’s term as chair ends
Disagreement Grows Among Fed Officials on Rate Cut Timing
The Federal Reserve, long known for its careful consensus-building, is now confronting a rare bout of internal disagreement as officials debate how to respond to the economic risks posed by President Trump’s tariffs.
Explainer-Why Trump's Push for a 1% Fed Policy Rate Could Spell Trouble for US Economy
U.S. President Donald Trump says the Federal Reserve should set its benchmark interest rate at 1% to lower government borrowing costs, allowing the administration to finance the high and rising deficits expected from his spending and tax-cut bill.
Trump insults Fed chair Powell, demands he cut interest rates
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (July 14) called the chair of the Federal Reserve 'really bad,' and a 'stupid guy' for not slashing U.S. interest rates to 1% or lower.
'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 minutes likely to shine light on divide over tariffs, rates outlook
Fed Governor Christopher Waller and Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman, both appointed by President Donald Trump ...
Fed Split Widens as Powell Holds, Waller Calls for Cuts, Dollar Slides Further
Powell holds cautious Fed stance as Bostic resists cuts while Waller, Bowman push for July easing. Dollar weakness signals ...
July rate cut from Fed is 'now completely off the table' following solid jobs report
The odds of a rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s next meeting evaporated after a resilient jobs report for the month of June ...
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Bitcoin Bulls Bank on Fed's 'Stealth' Rate Cuts: Crypto Daybook Americas
The one thing bitcoin BTC $108,904.65 bulls constantly discuss is liquidity easing through Fed interest-rate cuts and the ...
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Dollar Outlook Hinges on Fed Rate Cuts and Summer Inflation Data
The U.S. dollars trajectory in the coming months will largely depend on whether summer data confirms persistent inflation ...