Fed Sees Economy Solid, Inflation Easing

Fed Sees Economy Solid, Inflation Easing as December Rate Cut Looms
Markets are still pricing in another cut in interest rates of 25 basis points when the Fed meets in two weeks. Unless things change or economic data – such as Friday’s monthly jobs report for November – defies expectations, the Fed’s slow but steady shift downward on interest rates is likely to continue.
Fed Leans Toward A December Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Open Market Committee is most likely to cut interest rates again to 4.25% to 4.5% on December 18 according to fixed income markets.
Fed's Waller says he is inclined to cut rates in December
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Monday he was inclined to cut the benchmark interest rate at the Dec. 17-18 meeting as monetary policy remained restrictive enough to keep putting downward pressure on inflation,
A top Fed official leans toward December rate cut but says it depends on economic data
A top Federal Reserve official says he is leaning toward supporting an interest rate cut when the Fed meets in two weeks but that evidence of persistent inflation before then could cause him to change
Fed’s Daly Says December Aside, Rates Should Continue Falling
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly said an interest-rate cut this month isn’t certain but remains on the table for policymakers.
Fed policymakers steer clear of December rate-cut guidance
Two Federal Reserve policymakers on Tuesday said they believe inflation is heading down to the U.S. central bank's 2% target and the job market is "solid," even as neither gave any clear steer on whether they'll support another interest rate cut later this month.
Inflation Worries Keep Fed Officials Cautious Ahead of December Meeting
With a Federal Reserve meeting coming up later this month, officials are preparing for debate over whether it's time to reduce interest rates again, with some wanting to see more data before committing to another cut.
The case for the Fed to continue cutting rates in December and January
Faisal Hasan, Chief Investment Officer of Al Mal Capital explains why the Fed will continue to ease policy, expecting rates at around 3.6% by the first half of 2025.
ADP Jobs report data add to case for December Fed interest rate cut
Private-sector hiring continues to slow, but workers are finding pay increases for remaining in their current positions.
Powell says a strong US economy is letting the Fed be ‘cautious’ about cutting interest rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the US economy’s strength means the central bank can show some restraint with cutting interest rates.
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