Federal Reserve set to cut rate but may signal a pause to come

Fed, Futures, and AI: A High-Stakes Economic Showdown

Fed, Futures, and AI: A High-Stakes Economic Showdown Asian shares and Wall Street futures are holding steady as the financial world awaits a critical decision from a divided Federal Reserve policy board. Investors are particularly on edge due to recent upheavals, including the yen's sudden dip and unprecedented highs in silver prices.Market predictions tentatively expect a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, with an 89% probability priced in. Howe…

US Fed appears set for third rate cut despite sharp divides

The US Federal Reserve is expected to deliver a further interest rate cut Wednesday despite divisions among its ranks, with chief Jerome Powell's ability to secure support from fellow policymakers put to the test.

Fed likely to lower rate but may pause follow-up cuts

The Fed's rate-setting committee is sharply divided over whether to lower borrowing costs again at the Dec. 9-10 meeting.

Fed likely to lower borrowing costs this week, but follow-up rate cuts face longer odds

The Federal Reserve faces an unusually contentious meeting this week that will test Chair Jerome Powell’s ability to corral the necessary support from fellow policymakers for a third straight interest rate cut.

Inflation holds steady, bolstering case for Fed benchmark rate cut

Most Fed watchers and futures traders expect the Federal Reserve will trim the federal funds rate by a quarter point to a range of 3.5% to 3.75% on Dec. 10.

Federal Reserve kicks off meeting ahead of expected rate cut

The Federal Reserve, widely expected to lower interest rates Wednesday for the third time this year, kicks off its two-day meeting today. Gathering policymakers must simultaneously grapple with growing internal divisions over the best path forward; the Trump administration’s ongoing search for the next Fed chair; a looming Supreme Court ruling on the president’s ability to fire independent agency officials; and, of course, President Donald Trump…