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The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

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

Mortgage Rates Dip to Year-Low as Jobs Data Disappoints

With August job growth falling short of expectations, markets drive 30-year mortgage interest rates down, opening refinance and homebuying opportunities.

Kiplinger

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.

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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

UK interest rates set to be held at 4% as inflation ‘uncomfortably high’

Most economists are expecting the Bank of England to keep rates unchanged on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Changes In Bond Yields After Trump Targeted Lisa Cook Suggest Inflation Would Be Lower If He Took Over The Fed

Is it possible that inflation would actually be lower if President Donald Trump took over the Federal Reserve? While some critics believe a potential Trump takeover of the Fed would result in higher inflation and higher interest rates, not everyone is convinced.

Benzinga

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.

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UK inflation remains nearly double target ahead of expected interest rate hold

Inflation in the U.K. held steady at 3.8% in the year to August, a day before the Bank of England is widely expected to keep interest rates on hold

The Independent UK

UK overall inflation remains at 3.8% in August, but food price growth climbs for fifth month in a row - as it happened

Food prices rise at fastest rate since January 2024 with vegetables, milk, cheese and fish going up; US Federal Reserve widely expected to cut rates later today

The Guardian - UK

3 Dividend Stocks to Hold Through Market Volatility This Fall

Interest rate cuts may not decrease market volatility; discover three dividend stocks that can deliver stability, income, and growth during this fall

MarketBeat

Dollar Slumps on Fed Easing Prospects

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.69% and posted a 2.5-month low. The dollar remains under pressure on expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates by -25 bp at Wednesday’s conclusion of the 2-day FOMC meeting. Also, increased expectations for Fed easing through year-end are bearish...

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.

Barchart

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.

Euronews

Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street sets new records

Asian shares are trading mixed after Wall Street set new records as investor anticipation grew that the U.S. Federal Reserve will announce the first cut of the year on its main interest rate

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The Guardian - US

US court foils Trump bid to fire Lisa Cook from Federal Reserve board

Decision comes before Fed policy meeting where officials are expected to cut US interest rates

Axios

Trump nominee Miran confirmed to Fed ahead of rate decision

Miran is considered likely to further Trump's arguments for lower interest rates.

International Business Times UK

Rate Cuts Are Coming — What Smart Investors Know That You Don't

The US Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates for the first time in 2025, sparking opportunities across stocks, bonds, real estate, and savings strategies—here's what smart investors are doing now.

Benzinga

ETFs Never Had It So Good — The Trillion-Dollar Moment Is Almost Here

As the Federal Reserve approaches next week’s policy meeting, Wall Street is doing the usual pas de deux around interest rates. But this time, there is a disruptor to the traditional monetary policy logic: the unstoppable wave of ETF flows.

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Why Refinancing Is Suddenly the One Thing Every Lender Wants You to Do

For decades, refinancing was a strategy homeowners used when interest rates dropped. But today, lenders are aggressively promoting refinancing for reasons that go beyond borrower...

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.

Benzinga

Trump's Firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook 'For Cause' Not Subject To 'Judicial Second-Guessing,' Says The DOJ Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s key vote on interest rates this week, the Justice Department has made a fresh attempt to stay a lower court's injunction blocking President Donald Trump’s firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook.

Barchart

What is the Most Likely Outcome of this Week's Fed Meeting?

The world will be watching this week as the US Federal Open Market Committee meets, concluding with an interest rate announcement Wednesday afternoon.

Benzinga

Why Are Fidelity's CD Rates Lower Than My 4% Savings Account? A Closer Look at Fixed vs. Variable Yields

The APYs for CDs and high-yield savings accounts have increased quite a bit ever since the Federal Reserve started to hike interest rates in 2022. Some people stored their money in these accounts for guaranteed returns, but one person on Reddit found a discrepancy between Fidelity's CDs and their savings…

Evening Standard

Interest rates could remain at 4% until 2026, economists say

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee will announce its latest decision on Thursday.

The Guardian - US

As US edges closer to stagflation, economists blame Trump policies

Recent data shows stagflation, stagnant growth and price inflation, is possible as economy shaken by uncertainty

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