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The Federal Reserve voted to cut interest rates Wednesday by another quarter percent, in an effort to prop up a sagging job market. Fed officials warned they'll be cautious about more cuts in 2026.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody Analytics, about the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates and what it means for consumers.
Policymakers in Europe may face growing pressure to also lower interest rates if the pace of easing significantly weakens the dollar.
Asian shares are mixed after the U.S. stock market again approached its record high following the Federal Reserve’s cut in its main interest rate
China’s Commerce Ministry urged Mexico to rectify “unilateral, protectionist practices” as soon as possible, saying that tariffs announced by th...
President Trump wants lower interest rates and a new Fed chair. Wednesday’s divisions suggest one won’t guarantee the other.
The Fed approved a much-anticipated quarter percentage point interest rate cut at a meeting that was packed with intrigue and surprises.
The Federal Reserve voted to cut its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday. This was the Fed's third rate cut since September, but policymakers signaled they expect to make fewer rate cuts next year.
The U.S. stock market neared its all-time high after the Federal Reserve cut its main interest rate to bolster the job market, and hopes strengthened for more cuts to come in 2026
Falling sales and diminished Bitcoin gains pressured earnings, with the stock continuing to retrace its brief rally in March.
