Fed slashes interest rates by half a percentage point in bid to avert slowdown
The Federal Reserve cut its key lending rate by half a percentage point, at the top end of Wall Street expectations, saying a shaky job market poses a bigger risk to the economy than inflation. But Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said economic observers should not assume the half-point cut represents “a new pace of further […]
Fed might have cut rates at July meeting: Fed Chair Powell
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the central bank might have started cutting interest rates in late July if it had known the labor market would cool so quickly. “If I had received the July report before the meeting, would I have lowered rates? Probably I would have,” Powell said at a news […]
Fed chair Jerome Powell blames influx of illegal migrants for rising unemployment rate
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Wednesday blamed the migrant crisis for rising unemployment in the country after cutting interest rates by half a percentage point for the first time since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. “If millions of people join the workforce and 100,000 jobs are created, the unemployment rate is going […]
Trump weighs in on Fed rate cut during stop at Manhattan bitcoin bar
Former President Trump said Wednesday that the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates is a sign that the economy is in trouble or that the central bank is playing “political games.” Ahead of a planned rally on Long Island, President Trump stopped by a self-described Bitcoin bar called Pub Key in New York City. […]
Fed cuts interest rates for first time in 4 years – here’s what that means for your wallet
A cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve would mean improved borrowing rates for borrowers. (iStock) Federal Reserve System Lower the federal funds rate It rose by half a percentage point on Wednesday, something economists had largely expected as inflation continues to steadily incline toward the 2% target rate. The central bank, focusing on […]
USD/JPY plunges after Fed delivers 50 bps rate cut – FXStreet
USD/JPY fell in response to the Fed's 50bps rate cut but has since recovered. The dot plot for the Fed's interest rate outlook also fell. Fed Chairman Powell eased initial market fears at a press conference. The US dollar fell to $140.80 against the Japanese yen on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced a 50 […]
Michelle Bowman votes against Fed half-point rate cut — first dissent since 2005
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman on Wednesday became the first Fed governor since 2005 to vote against the central bank's interest rate decision, rejecting Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's apparent consensus at a critical juncture. All 11 other voting members of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors voted in favor of lowering the Fed's policy rate […]
Dow leaps to all-time high after Fed slashes rates by half-point
Wall Street's main stock indexes surged in choppy trading on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve decided to cut interest rates by half a percentage point for the first time in more than four years. In afternoon trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit an all-time high of 41,981.97 and was last up 196.36 points, or […]
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD consolidates near record highs as Fed looms – FXStreet
XAU/USD Current Price: $2,572.12 The Federal Reserve is about to announce its decision on monetary policy. A 25 basis point cut is already priced in, but officials could still surprise the market. XAU/USD will likely turn lower in the short term and the Fed will determine the direction. Gold traded around $2,570 per troy ounce […]
How to play the Fed decision using options on gold – CNBC
Gold is trading at an all-time high due to a combination of inflation concerns, geopolitical risks, and expectations surrounding monetary policy. The Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce on Wednesday at 2 pm ET, with the market speculating a possible half-point rate cut. Given that the Fed's stance on the economy is soft due to […]