Federal Reserve
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What's next for US interest rates?
The Explainer Two rate cuts so far, with more likely to come
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Last updated
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Fed cuts rates, chair says he won't quit if Trump asks
Speed Read Jerome Powell was noncommittal on future rate cuts that were expected before Trump won the election
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Should you lease your next car?
The explainer To buy or to lease, that is the question
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Where should you stash your savings after the Fed rate cut?
The Explainer You will not be earning as much on savings rates, so you may want to make some changes
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Fed cuts rates half a point, hinting victory on inflation
Speed Read This is the Fed's first cut in two years
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Where will inflation go next?
The Explainer Believe it or not, inflation is easing up
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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US job growth revised downward
Speed Read The US economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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US inflation drops below 3%, teeing up rate cuts
Speed Read This solidifies expectations that the Federal Reserve will finally cut interest rates in September
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Is the Fed ready to start cutting interest rates?
Today's Big Question Recession fears and a presidential election affect the calculation
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Why are global stock markets plunging?
Today's Big Question Europe, Asia and Wall Street have all suffered big falls after US economy data spooked investors
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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What financial impacts can you expect when the Fed finally cuts rates?
The Explainer The Federal Reserve is poised to slash interest rates in the coming months
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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'Diplomacy and symbolism matter tremendously'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Will growth slow, or is the economy about to fall off a cliff?'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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'Trickle-down economics is a scam'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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