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Is the Fed ready to cut interest rates? Experts weigh in

Futures markets are also expecting a rate cut. Investors peg the chances of a quarter-point interest rate cut at nearly 96%, according to the CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of market sentiment.

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Dollar slips further as anticipation mounts of Fed interest rate cut

The dollar slipped for a second straight session on Wednesday, a day after a U.S. inflation reading increased expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next month and renewed pressure from President Donald Trump for lower rates added to the sell-off.

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Fed's Goolsbee is concerned about inflation, not jobs, hinting at high bar for rate cut

Fed's Goolsbee said he's more worried about inflation than weak job growth. His remarks suggest he may not support a September rate cut.

Reserve Bank of Australia Cuts Rates

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Australia’s central bank cuts interest rate for third time this year to 3.6%

Australia’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point for a third time this year to 3.6%, with inflation tamed and economic growth stalling.

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Australia cuts interest rates, signals more to come as inflation slows

Australia's central bank cut interest rates on Tuesday for a third time this year and signaled further policy easing might be needed to meet its inflation and employment goals as the economy lost some momentum.

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Reserve Bank of Australia Cuts Rates and Points to Further Easing

The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered its third interest rate cut since the start of the year, responding to evidence that inflation has cooled and new forecasts showing that it is likely to remain contained.

Home equity rates dip as hopes of a Fed September slash strengthen

This uncertainty introduces interest rate risk, especially for HELOCs with variable rates, meaning borrowing costs could ...

Bessent says interest rates should be 150 to 175 basis points lower

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said interest rates are too high by 150 to 175 basis points in an interview with Bloomberg ...

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Bessent calls for steep interest rate cuts

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that short term interest rates should be 1.5 to 1.75 percentage points lower than their current level, keeping up the administration’s pressure ...

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U.S. stocks rally to records on hopes for cuts to interest rates

The U.S. stock market rallied to records after data suggested inflation across the country was a touch better last month than ...

Capital One to pay $425M in savings account interest rate settlement

The lawsuit alleges the bank deceptively marketed the older account as “high interest” and “one of the nation’s best,” while ...

Stock Market Today: Dow Gains, Global Stocks Rise on Hopes for Fed Rate Cut

President Trump's tariffs continue to affect global markets and the economy. Follow for live updates on stocks, bonds and markets, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq ...