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US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time since December

The central bank’s widely-expected 0.25% cut comes amid a cooling labour market, which has stalled economic growth.

Al Jazeera

Jerome Powell finally does it: Federal Reserve cuts interest rates a quarter of a percent

The rate cut comes as Trump stages an unprecedented assault on independence of the Federal Reserve

The Independent UK

Amid weak hiring and White House attacks, the Fed lowers rates—its first move in 2025 and a test of Powell’s independence

Stephen Miran, Trump’s pick to join the Fed, dissented against the group, voting in favor of the stronger half-point cut.

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Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point, for first time in nearly a year – as it happened

Rates now stand at a range of 4% to 4.25% as reduction comes amid concern of political pressure on independent central bank from Trump

The Guardian - US

How Gold, Grains, the U.S. Dollar, and Other Futures Markets Could React to the Fed Meeting Today

Traders are largely expecting the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee to lower the Fed funds rate trading range by 25 basis points.

Barchart

History Warns: S&P 500 Often Slips After Fed Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lower interest rates by 25 basis points later on Wednesday, bringing the federal funds target to 4.00%-4.25%—a policy shift that, while highly anticipated, may offer little fuel to a stock market already trading at all-time highs if history is any guide.

Benzinga

Trump’s attacks on the Fed are hurting the dollar and driving up the price of gold

The dollar has put in such a feeble performance this year that it has begun to hurt foreign investors in U.S. assets.

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Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Dip, Dow Rises Ahead Of FOMC Decision On Interest Rates—General Mills, New Fortress, Cracker Barrel In Focus (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs, the lede, and the latest economic releases were updated in the story.

Benzinga

The Federal Reserve wrestles with how many interest rate cuts to make and how fast

With the Federal Reserve widely expected to reduce its key interest rate by a quarter-point to about 4.1%, economists and Wall Street investors will be looking Wednesday for signs of how deeply the Fed might cut rates in the next few months

The Independent UK

Drama at the Fed has CEOs worrying about the health of its reputation

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Fortune

Is It Time to Load Up on Dividend Stocks Now as the Fed Looks Set to Resume Its Rate Cuts?

The Fed is widely expected to cut rates this month, which could increase the appeal of dividend stocks. Here are three dividend stocks to consider ahead of the Fed meeting.

Barchart

Fed Preview: A Rate Cut Is Baked In, Will Trump Get The 'Big Cut' He Wants

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates on Wednesday at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting for September.

Benzinga

BofA sees 'path to a 5% mortgage rate' if the Fed pulls off these 2 things

But it won't be enough to help most Americans afford a home.

Fortune

If a Dovish Fed Cuts Rates, These 3 Stocks Could Fly Like Birds

These stocks could all break out following a rate cut.

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The Conversation

Fed, under pressure to cut rates, tries to balance labor market and inflation – while avoiding dreaded stagflation

The Federal Reserve is in a nearly impossible spot right now.

Barchart

September Fed Meeting Prep: Rate Cut Odds, Stagflation Risk, and White House Conflict

Here’s what to expect as Fed Chair Jay Powell and the FOMC head into a highly anticipated meeting, where investors have priced in a rate cut of 25 basis points almost unanimously.

Fortune

‘Peak Goldilocks’: The markets have bought the Fed rumors — watch for them to sell on the news

Markets will move on Wednesday after Wall Street parses Cook’s statement and his Q&A for clues about future rate cuts beyond Wednesday.

Fortune

Trump is pushing for a 'big cut' from the Fed—but he's already on a losing streak

Trump failed to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook and is unlikely to get the steep rate cut he demands, as Powell and the FOMC weigh weaker jobs data.

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Euronews

Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to unseat Fed governor Lisa Cook

The White House campaign to unseat Cook marks an unprecedented bid to reshape the Fed’s seven-member governing board, which was designed to be largely independent from day-to-day politics.

International Business Times

Asian Markets Rise As Traders Prepare For Expected US Rate Cut

Asian stocks rose again Tuesday to extend another record day on Wall Street as traders locked in bets on a US interest rate cut this week, while they are also keenly eyeing flagged talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

The Guardian - US

Trump official confirmed to Fed board but court rejects Lisa Cook removal bid

Senate votes 48-47 to confirm Stephen Miran as Fed governor but court rules Cook may remain in place

International Business Times

US Senate Poised To Advance Trump Aide's Appointment At Fed

The US Senate is due to vote late Monday on the confirmation of President Donald Trump's choice to join the Federal Reserve's board -- as the clock ticks down to a key policy meeting.

Fortune

This week's Fed meeting is likely to be the most divisive in three decades, says Deutsche Bank

With markets convinced of a Fed rate cut, Powell must navigate divisions inside the FOMC over inflation, tariffs, and jobs data.

Euronews

Why the Fed is likely to cut rates as economic uncertainty mounts

Caught between economic uncertainty and political pressure, the Federal Reserve will decide this week whether to begin cutting interest rates after nine months — and by how much.

Barchart

Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Fed Meeting and U.S. Economic Data

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.19%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.08% this morning, pointing to a slightly higher open on Wall Street amid optimism ahead of a widely expected interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve later this week.

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