US EditionFed Expected To Cut Interest Rates In September
UNITED STATES, AUG 5 – The Federal Reserve kept rates steady due to inflation above 2% and ongoing tariff risks, with core inflation at 2.8% through June, Federal Open Market Committee said.
- The Federal Open Market Committee met on July 30, 2025, with Jerome Powell announcing the policy rate remained 4.25% to 4.5% in Washington.
- Two policymakers dissented calling for a rate cut as softer jobs data and economic slowing raised concerns ahead of the next meeting in six weeks.
- Current inflation runs above the 2% target at 2.7% headline and 2.8% core, while unemployment edged to 4.2%, signaling mixed signals for policy.
- Fixed income markets assign a 90% chance of a rate cut on September 17, possibly lowering the Fed Funds rate toward 4% to 4.25%.
- The expected cut reflects views that accommodative rates may be needed as the Fed awaits more data on labor and tariff-driven inflation dynamics.
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American opinion: The Fed was right to say no on interest rates
The Federal Reserve resisted pressure from the White House last week and left its policy rate unchanged. It was the right decision. As Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged, the case for a cut was a bit stronger this time than in June — and two of the Fed’s policymakers, in rare dissents, voted to lower the rate by a quarter-point. For now, though, patience in relaxing the central bank’s “modestly restrictive” stance still makes sense. As Powell expl…
The Fed was right to say no on interest rates - Hawaii Tribune-Herald
The Federal Reserve resisted pressure from the White House last week and left its policy rate unchanged. It was the right decision. As Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged, the case for a cut was a bit stronger this time than in June — and two of the Fed’s policymakers, in rare dissents, voted to lower the rate by a quarter-point. For now, though, patience in relaxing the central bank’s “modestly restrictive” stance still makes sense.
Fed was right to say no on interest rates
The Federal Reserve resisted pressure from the White House and kept its policy rate unchanged. Chair Jerome Powell indicated a case for a cut was stronger this time, but patience is needed. Economic growth has slowed, hiring has cooled, and unemployment rate edged up in July.
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