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This Fed watcher says a September rate cut is not yet a done deal — and a ‘messy’ compromise awaits

Changing labor market dynamics and sticky inflation suggest rate traders may be too optimistic about the pace of Fed rate ...

The Fed is expected to cut rates. Don't expect mortgage rates to follow.

New economic data releases could increase mortgage rate volatility in the coming weeks, leading up to the Fed's September ...

Most Gulf bourses slip on geopolitics, Fed rate cut uncertainty

Most Gulf equities ended lower on Monday, led by the Qatar index, as investors turned cautious while awaiting developments ...

The Fed Might Cut Rates in 5 Weeks—Get 5% on Your Cash Before It's Too Late

With the Fed expected to change course soon, now’s the time to put your cash in a top-paying account and capture strong ...

Why the Fed’s September Rate Cut Could Be a Policy Error

Wall Street is thrilled about an almost-certain September rate cut, but it’s possible the Fed is still walking into a policy error.

To cut or not to cut? This week's inflation data complicates the picture for the Fed

At the start of the month, a significantly weaker than expected July nonfarm payrolls report along with one of the biggest ...

Gulf shares mixed on Fed rate cut uncertainty

Gulf stocks put in a mixed performance in early trade on Monday as investors turned cautious ahead of this week’s Jackson ...

Is the Fed ready to cut interest rates? Experts weigh in

Futures markets are also expecting a rate cut. Investors peg the chances of a quarter-point interest rate cut at nearly 96%, ...

3 reasons the Fed hasn't cut rates yet this year

Wall Street has priced in a 94.2% probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in September. JPMorgan Asset ...

Why a jumbo Fed rate cut in September would ‘come across as panicky’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Federal Reserve should drastically slash rates. Wall Street isn’t so sure.