The US Fed cuts interest rates by 25 basis points as the government shutdown casts a shadow on the economic outlook

The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday, cutting the Fed Funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4%. This is the second consecutive rate cut this year, as policymakers look to support growth amid signs of a weakening labor market. The decision was in line with market expectations as traders had fully priced […]

US Fed Chairman Jerome Powell is concerned about the sharp slowdown in job creation

Washington, October 14, 2025 – US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned on Tuesday that risks to employment had increased in recent months, noting that there had been a sharp slowdown in job creation in the world’s leading economy. “Although the unemployment rate remained low in August, wage increases have slowed sharply, likely in part […]

Jerome Powell indicates the American Federal Reserve to move slowly with interest rates

Washington -Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell indicated on Tuesday a cautious approach to future interest rates, in stark contrast to other FED officials who have called for a more urgent approach. In comments in Providence, Rhode Island, Powell noted that there are risks for both the goals of the FED to find maximum employment and […]

No big push for a greater interest rate reduction, says Jerome Powell, claims Fed’s dedication to independence

There was no widespread support for a larger, half percentage of interest rate attraction during the Federal Reserve meeting this week, FED chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday, after the Central Bank has reduced its policy rate by a quarter point. “There was no widespread support for a cut of 50 basic points today,” Powell said […]

The US meeting begins: Trump Aide Stephen Miran sworn in as governor, Jerome Powell under pressure as the speed reduction is expected – The Times of India

The American Federal Reserve opened an important interest rate meeting on Tuesday, only a few hours after Donald Trump’s close assistant Stephen Miran was sworn in as governor of the Central Bank, while another top official, Lisa Cook, fights the attempt of the president to dispel her.Miran, who has been a senior adviser to Trump, […]