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Fed Poised for Third Rate Cut Amid Conflicting Economic Signals
Federal Reserve
2mo ago

Fed Poised for Third Rate Cut Amid Conflicting Economic Signals

Markets anticipate a quarter-point reduction as a cooling labor market clashes with persistent inflation concerns, deepening divisions within the central bank.

Federal Reserve Halts Quantitative Tightening, Freezing Balance Sheet
Federal Reserve
2mo ago

Federal Reserve Halts Quantitative Tightening, Freezing Balance Sheet

The central bank's dovish pivot ends the historic balance sheet reduction program at $6.57 trillion, signaling a potential boost for market liquidity and risk assets.

Fed Governor Miran Advocates 'Large' Rate Cuts, Fueling Market Rally
Federal Reserve
2mo ago

Fed Governor Miran Advocates 'Large' Rate Cuts, Fueling Market Rally

Comments on avoiding 'real harm' to the economy send Treasury yields below 4% and boost odds of a December pivot by the central bank.

Fed Officials Signal Divergent Views on December Rate Cut
Federal Reserve
2mo ago

Fed Officials Signal Divergent Views on December Rate Cut

New York Fed President Williams' dovish tone fuels market rally, overshadowing cautious remarks from regional bank heads and mixed economic data.

US Stocks Climb as Fed's Williams Hints at Near-Term Rate Cut
Federal Reserve
2mo ago

US Stocks Climb as Fed's Williams Hints at Near-Term Rate Cut

Comments from influential New York Fed President John Williams bolster investor hopes for continued monetary easing, even as he acknowledges a temporary stall in inflation progress.

Fed Minutes Dampen Rate Cut Hopes, Shaking Investor Confidence
Federal Reserve
2mo ago

Fed Minutes Dampen Rate Cut Hopes, Shaking Investor Confidence

November FOMC meeting summary reveals deep divisions among officials, signaling monetary policy may remain restrictive heading into 2026.

Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Divisions on December Rate Cut
Federal Reserve
2mo ago

Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Divisions on December Rate Cut

Policymakers show growing hesitation on further easing, causing markets to slash bets on a year-end interest rate reduction and brace for a data-dependent decision.

Fed's Waller Backs December Rate Cut Amid Weakening Job Market
Federal Reserve
2mo ago

Fed's Waller Backs December Rate Cut Amid Weakening Job Market

Influential governor's dovish stance highlights growing debate within the central bank as markets weigh conflicting signals on monetary policy.