US EditionJill On Money: Fed Cuts as Prices Rise and Economy Slows
The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.00%–4.25%, responding to slowing productivity and rising unemployment.
- The US Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points on September 17, 2025, lowering the target range to 4.00%–4.25%.
- This first rate cut in 2025 followed earlier signals from Chair Jerome Powell in August about slowing economic growth and rising unemployment risks.
- The Fed noted that job gains have slowed, unemployment inched up, and inflation remains somewhat elevated amid ongoing tariff-driven price pressures.
- Adam Stockton advised consumers that deposit rates will likely decline but not disappear, saying "that scenario is probably not where we're headed," with top savings APYs around 4%.
- Following the cut, banks are expected to lower deposit rates, so savers should prioritize locking in high-yield accounts or CDs now before rates lessen further.
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Published 3 hours ago on September 17, 2025 --> By Jenna Ross Graphics & Design Zack Aboulazm Jennifer West Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email This is a live post that is being updated as interest rate announcements happen throughout the week. Check back periodically to stay up to date. NEW: Fed Rate Cuts vs. Other G7 Countries Key Takeaways The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) cut rates by 0.25 percentage points at its meeting on…
For the first time since December 2024, the US central bank has lowered its rates, under pressure from Donald Trump and in the face of fears about the economy.
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Jill On Money: Fed cuts as prices rise and economy slows
The long-awaited resumption in the Fed’s interest rate cuts occurred, as the central bank weighed the risk associated with a decelerating labor market and accelerating inflation and determined that the job market was the bigger risk to the overall economy.
Fed Chair announces first interest rate cut of 2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced the Fed is cutting interest rates by a quarter point in response to a slowing job market. The Fed is looking to strike a balance between strong inflation and weakening employment as President Trump's tariffs impact the economy. Powell further cited consumer spending that took a dip this year and projected further rate cuts in 2025 and 2026.
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