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Interest Rate Decisions

Trump Demands a Rate-Cutting Fed Chair as Waller Pledges Independence

A January decision is expected following final interviews with leading contenders Kevin Hassett, Kevin Warsh, Christopher Waller.

Fed Cuts Rates for Third Straight Meeting, Signals Likely Pause

Fed Poised to Cut Rates by 25 Basis Points as Divisions Deepen Ahead of 2026 Outlook

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

Cleveland Fed’s Hammack Pushes Back on Further Rate Cuts, Citing Persistent Inflation

Fed Cuts Rates Again as Powell Says December Move Is Not Assured

Fed Cuts Rates Again to 3.75%–4% as Labor Risks Rise

Powell Flags Caution on Cuts as Fed Splits Over How Fast to Ease

Fed Starts Easing With Quarter-Point Cut, Signals More This Year

Fed Set to Begin Rate Cuts This Week as Jobs Weakness Overtakes Inflation Worries

Powell Opens Door to September Rate Cut at Jackson Hole

Trump Threatens Lawsuit Against Fed’s Powell and Demands Immediate Rate Cuts

Global Central Banks Hold Rates Steady as Easing Inflation Opens Door for Cuts

Powell Cites Tariff Uncertainty in Holding Interest Rates Steady