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The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Everyone’s watching Jerome Powell as warnings flash for the U.S. economy

“The July jobs report goes a long way toward providing the evidence of a weaker labor market that the Fed needs to justify cutting interest rates in the face of above-target inflation,” said Brian Rose at UBS Global Wealth Management.

Fortune

Fed Stays Put On Rates, But Jobs Report Signals It May Regret It: This Week In Markets

The Federal Reserve didn't cave to pressure from President Donald Trump and held interest rates steady in its July meeting — one that, for the first time in over 30 years, saw two dissenting votes from board members pushing for an immediate cut.

Benzinga

Dollar Sinks and Gold Surges as Fed Rate Cut Chances Increase

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday retreated from a 2-month high and fell by -0.95%. The dollar tumbled Friday after the Jul payroll report showed the US labor market cooled more than expected, bolstering speculation the Fed may cut interest rates as soon as next month. Losses in the...

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Trump calls on Fed board to take control from Powell over interest rates

The US president has hurled insults at Jerome Powell, renewing calls for the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates.

Al Jazeera

Trump steps up attacks on Fed’s independence amid interest rates row

US president called on top Fed officials to seize control from chair Jerome Powell if he fails to cut interest rates

The Guardian - US

Dollar Retreats as Weak US Economic Reports Boost Fed Rate Cut Chances

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today retreated from a 2-month high and is down by -1.11%. The dollar tumbled today after the Jul payroll report showed the US labor market cooled more than expected, bolstering speculation the Fed may cut interest rates as soon as next month. Losses in the...

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Should You Buy These ETFs Before the Fed Cuts Rates?

The Fed is expected to cut the federal funds rate at the December Fed meeting, and investors should consider these ETFs as interest rates head lower.

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Jamie Dimon doubles down on backing Powell despite Trump criticism, saying an independent Fed means lower rates

"Independence keeps interest rates lower, if you actually look through the history of interest rates a little bit," Dimon says.

Fortune

US Households Earning $150K+ Struggle With Credit And Car Payments As Job Market Tightens

Even US households earning $150,000 or more are struggling to make credit card and auto loan payments, as high living costs and interest rates squeeze affluent Americans.

International Business Times UK

Powell Is Standing His Ground on Interest Rates. That’s Bad News for the Euro.

December Euro currency futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness.

Barchart

'Delusional World:' Analyst Slams Jerome Powell's Inaction As Experts Debate Possibility Of Six Cuts Starting September

While the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady was widely anticipated, a rare dual dissent and nuanced language in the FOMC statement have left experts divided on whether Chair Jerome Powell will hold steady through 2025 or embark on aggressive rate cuts.

Benzinga

Odds of 'Zero' Fed Rate Cuts In 2025 Surge To 25% After Jerome Powell's Press Conference: 'Rate Cuts Are Being Priced-Out Of Markets'

The probability that the Federal Reserve could keep interest rates unchanged throughout 2025 surged on Wednesday following Chair Jerome Powell's latest remarks, adding fresh uncertainty to the outlook for monetary policy.

Benzinga

Powell didn’t just refuse to deliver a rate cut—he also hinted a raise might have been on the cards

Powell put a cat among the pigeons by suggesting he was minded to "look through" tariff-induced inflation by not increasing interest rates.

Fortune

How to Invest for Fall Rate Cuts by the Fed

The probability the Fed cuts interest rates by 25 basis points in October is now greater than 90%.

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Euronews

Fed's Powell leaves interest rates unchanged despite Trump demands

The Fed left its key short-term interest rate unchanged for the fifth time this year, at about 4.3%, as was expected.

The Independent UK

Asian shares are mixed after US stocks fall on weakened hopes for a September interest rate cut

Asian shares are mixed after most U.S. stocks slipped, as doubts rose on Wall Street about whether the Federal Reserve will deliver economy-juicing cuts to interest rates by September

Reason

The Federal Reserve Rightly Rejects Trump's Calls for Lower Interest Rates

Maintaining the elevated federal funds rate makes borrowing more expensive, but the alternative is artificially cheap money, malinvestment, and inflation.

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‘Is Jerome Powell Just Evil?’: Grant Cardone Slams Fed Chair Because ‘High Interest Rates’ Are Hurting ‘Regular People’

Grant Cardone’s critical view of high U.S. interest rates reflects his longstanding advocacy for everyday investors and aggressive style in challenging financial policy.

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The Independent UK

Trump hits ‘too late’ Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady despite two board dissenters

President has failed to bully the central bank into lowering interest rates to artificially boost the US economy but double dissent on board is rarity

Kiplinger

What Federal Interest Rates Mean for Your Grocery Bill

The relationship between grocery prices and the Federal Reserve has plenty of back-and-forth. Understand how they interplay.

The Guardian - US

Divided Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite Trump pressure

Two Federal Reserve governors vote against decision as US GDP grows at an annual rate of 3% in second quarter

Everybody Loves Your Money

10 “High Yield” Accounts That Collapse After 12 Months

The promise is simple: park your money here, and watch it grow. High-yield accounts—especially those advertised online—often lure depositors with eye-popping interest rates and slick marketing. But behind the scenes, many of these platforms are fragile, unsustainable, or outright misleading.

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The Fed Will Cut Interest Rates

The US Federal Open Market Committee will cut rates again. Someday. Just not today.

The Guardian - AU

The politics of falling inflation has been clear – lower is better. But Australia should beware its flip side: slow growth

There’s no convincing argument for the RBA not to cut interest rates on 12 August as economists say they are acting as a brake on the economy

The Conversation

Inflation slows again — but is it enough for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates?

Inflation is moving in the right direction, but new figures released today may not be soft enough to trigger a cut in official interest rates in August.

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