U.S. central bankers will likely start long-awaited interest rate cuts next week with a quarter-of-a-percentage-point reduction.
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Traders see Fed starting with 25 bps cut in Sept
Traders priced in a quarter-point Federal Reserve interest-rate cut this month with a bigger move expected at its next meeting.
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The Fed has cut rates amid stock swoons before. Not this time
A sharp slowdown in the U.S. job market that touched off days of global stock-market turmoil also fueled speculation the Federal Reserve may not wait until its next scheduled meeting.
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US consumer prices unchanged in May; rate-cut expectations rise
U.S. consumer prices were unexpectedly unchanged in May, but inflation likely remains too high for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates before September.
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US labor market still tight; productivity falters in first quarter
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits held steady at a low level last week.
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Fed to hold rates steady as inflation dims hopes for policy easing
The Fed is almost certain to hold its benchmark overnight interest rate steady, with investors placing nearly a 100% probability on that outcome.
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