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Fed Leans Toward A Dec. Interest Rate Cut

Inflation threatens Fed rate-cut expectations once again. Here’s why.

With investors looking toward Friday’s November nonfarm-payrolls report, market participants see the potential that it could be overshadowed by an entirely different set of data: next Wednesday’s consumer-price index for the same month.

Reuters on MSN · 3h

Powell remarks watched for sign of pushback or support of Fed rate cut

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks on Wednesday with key jobs data due Friday, a "quiet" period for Fed officials ahead of the Dec. 17-18 meeting beginning on Saturday, and investors leaning into an expectation for a third straight interest rate cut when the central bank meets in two weeks.

Forbes · 1d

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.

Focus on US jobs data, Fed Chair's speech

Reuters on MSN · 10h

Gold subdued ahead of US jobs data, Fed Chair's speech

Gold prices inched lower on Wednesday as markets awaited U.S. jobs data and comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for cues on the interest rate cut trajectory ahead of the central bank meeting this month.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 9h

Gold Edges Lower Ahead of Fed Chair Remarks, U.S. Data

Gold futures edged lower, but remained in a narrow range as traders awaited U.S. data later for more cues on the Fed’s rate- cut decision, with Powell’s remarks later the last before the central bank’s next meeting,

Barron's · 11h

Gold Price Slips Ahead of Fed Chair Remarks, U.S. Data

Gold futures were edging lower in early trade, but remain in a narrow range as traders await key U.S. data later this week for more cues on the Federal Reserve's interest-rate cut decision. Futures fell 0.

Fed Chair Powell to Speak This Afternoon

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak in a moderated discussion at about 1:40 p.m. ET Wednesday. The ...

Tariff Inflation Will Likely Be Transitory, But Fed Won’t Say So

Donald Trump’s tariff barrage may trigger a response from the Federal Reserve that the new president won’t like.

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Powell says he doesn't think idea of a 'shadow Fed chair' is going to happen

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said he wasn't worried about the notion that President-elect Donald Trump might select someone as a so-called "shadow Fed chair" well before Powell's term ends in mid-2026. "I ...

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq gain as tech stocks lead, with Fed's Powell on deck

The Dow Jones Industrial Average ( ^DJI) climbed 0.6%, or over 200 points, while the S&P 500 ( ^GSPC) added 0.3% on the heels ...

Trump’s Treasury Pick to Meet With GOP Senators With Fed and Tariffs on Agenda

Incoming Senate Republican leader John Thune said he expects to discuss Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent’s views on ...

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Fed can afford to be cautious about moving rates lower: Powell

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell elaborated on his thinking about the likely path of interest rates on Wednesday, saying that the U.S. is "not quite there on inflation'' yet. While officials are ...

Dow Jones Today: Stock Futures Rise as Investors Digest Tech Earnings, Await Fed Chair Comments

Stock futures are higher Wednesday morning as shares of technology companies surge after strong earnings reports, putting ...

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Fed Leans Toward A Dec. Interest Rate Cut

Focus on US jobs data, Fed Chair's speech

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