Fed is on course to cut interest rates

Fed's Waller says inclined at this point to cut rates in December
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Monday he was inclined toward a cut in the benchmark interest rate at the central bank's Dec. 17-18 meeting as policy remained restrictive enough to keep putting downward pressure on inflation,
Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut, but worries about inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he is anticipating an interest rate cut in December but is concerned about recent trends on inflation that could change his mind.
Fed's Waller leans toward December rate cut, sees more cuts over next year
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller discusses economic outlook in speech at American Institute for Economic Research.
Fed Leans Toward A December Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Open Market Committee is most likely to cut interest rates again on December 18 to 4.25% to 4.5%, according to fixed income markets.
Fed’s Waller Leans Toward Favoring December Rate Cut
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said he was leaning toward favoring a cut in interest rates at the central bank’s meeting later this month, though he also said he could be open to arguments for holding rates steady.
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 that view.
Fed's Waller leaning toward rate cut but open to a 'skip'
Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller, a Trump appointee, said that while recent inflation readings are concerning, monetary policy would remain restrictive even if the central bank cuts interest rates by another quarter-point this month.
December interest rate cut depends on inflation, Fed official says
Inflation, which had cooled from its higher levels in recent years, rose by 2.6% in October, a small jump after the Fed cut interest rates in September, according to CBS News. Despite this, two-thirds of surveyed economists agreed the Fed is still predicted to cut rates for a third time this year.
Why Powell and the Fed should pause interest-rate cuts in December
One key reason given by Fed officials for continuing to lower rates is that they are now “restrictive,” or so high that t
The Fed is on course to cut interest rates in December, but what happens next is anyone's guess
Friday's jobs report virtually cements that the Federal Reserve will approve an interest rate cut when it meets later this month.
Fed decides to go ahead with December rate cut – but it’s not actually good news
The Federal Reserve will almost certainly slash interest rates at its December meeting. Friday’s jobs report sealed the deal, offering the Fed enough breathing room to act without looking reckless. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 227,
Fed's Powell says Trump's plans for tariffs, immigration won't impact interest rate move
Fed chief Jerome Powell said President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats won't affect an interest rate decision this month.
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Fed's Waller says he is inclined to cut rates in December
Both Waller and Bostic said data on inflation, jobs, and consumer spending, issued between now and the Fed meeting, will be important in deciding if rates should be cut as expected or not.
Gold prices inch higher on Fed rate optimism with US data due
Gold prices were steady on Tuesday as investors took a cautious stance ahead of the upcoming U.S. economic data that could ...