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Fed Pauses Rate Cuts, Holds Benchmark at 3.50%–3.75% in 10–2 Vote

The decision underscores the Fed’s data-dependent stance under intensifying scrutiny over its independence.

Fed Poised to Hold Rates as Powell’s News Conference Becomes the Market Focus

Copper Tops $12,000 a Tonne for First Time as Supply Squeeze Intensifies

November Inflation Cools to 2.7% as Fed Flags Shutdown-Linked Data Distortions

Year-End Consumer Mood Diverges: UK, U.S. Tick Up as Germany Slides

Treasury Yields Nudge Higher After CPI Surprise as Markets Boost Odds of 2026 Fed Cuts

U.S. Jobless Rate Hits 4.6% as November Hiring Cools

Fed’s December Rate Cut Points to Smaller 2027 Social Security COLA

Fed Cuts Rates for Third Straight Meeting, Signals Likely Pause

Oil Slips as Tanker Seizure and Caspian Strike Reframe Supply Risk

Fed Cuts Rates 25 Basis Points as Split Vote Signals Slower Easing

Markets Poised for Fed’s Third 25-Point Cut With Powell’s Tone in Focus

New York Fed Survey Shows Financial Strain as Inflation Expectations Stay Elevated

Shutdown-Delayed PCE Puts Inflation at 2.8%, Boosting Bets on December Fed Cut

Fed Faces Contentious Dec. 9–10 Decision With Markets Leaning Toward a Quarter-Point Cut

Kevin O’Leary Rejects December Fed Cut Bets, Says Bitcoin Likely to Stay in a Tight Range

Bessent Says Trump Likely to Name Next Fed Chair Before Christmas

Fed Officials Split Before December Call as Williams Says Cuts Still Possible

Williams Puts Near‑Term Fed Rate Cut Back in Play as Markets Price December Move

BLS Cancels October Jobs Report, Moves November Release to Dec. 16