The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

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Asian shares have tracked Wall Street's rally after the head of the Federal Reserve hinted that cuts to interest rates may be on the way

On Sunday, in a post on X, The Kobeissi Letter highlighted the mounting pressure of interest payments for the U.S. government, saying that the Federal Reserve may have to slash interest rates substantially to prevent debt servicing from spiraling out of control.

Dividend stocks are gaining attention amid growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points next month. Data from Purpose Investments showed inflows into the five largest dividend ETFs surged tenfold last month compared with the start of 2024.

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President has pressured Jay Powell to slash rates but central bank is trying to find right balance amid tariff tailspin

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently spoke at the central bank’s annual conference, where he hinted that a change to interest rates might be coming soon. In his speech, Powell described two competing risks for the U.S. economy. Still, he seems to be giving in to Trump’s demands for a…

Fed Chair Jerome Powell seems ready to cut interest rates in the fall but will still rely on incoming economic data about inflation and employment.

US Fed Chairman Powell seemed to change his tone a bit early in his speech from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Did it change the long-term outlook for US interest rates?