The Fed’s long-awaited rate cut is colliding with presidential politics
The Federal Reserve is preparing to cut interest rates for the first time in the Biden era after the White House spent the last three years grappling with Americans’ dissatisfaction with the cost of living,
Trump Says Fed's Rate Cut Was 'Political Move'
Most people thought it was going to be half of that number, which probably would have been the right thing to do," Trump said in an interview with Newsmax. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kicked off what is expected to be a series of interest rate cuts with an unusually large half-percentage-point reduction.
Trump seizes on Fed rate cut to open new line of attack on economy
Trump attributed the rate reduction to either a "very bad" economy or to the Fed's "playing politics" to help Democrats.
The Fed’s rate cut had nothing to do with politics. That’s not holding politicians back
Jerome Powell, the unflappable Federal Reserve chair, would never march into a press conference, declare victory over inflation and drop the mic while giving a middle finger to his haters. That’s not his style.
Federal officials to cut interest rates by half-percent. What it means for Kentuckians
The Federal Reserve moving ahead with its first rate cut in four years on Wednesday, lowering its key interest rate by a hefty half percentage point. With the slowing labor market posing a growing risk to economic expansion,
How the Fed rate cut is playing in Florida
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved forward with an aggressive rate cut that’s already recalibrating how Florida politicians talk about the economy. The decision, issued 48 days before the election,
Fed Outsized Rate Cut Draws Muted Reaction, but Calm May Not Last
One reason for the muted market reaction on a close-to-close basis has to do with how asset prices moved in the days leading up to the Fed decision, said Sonu Varghese, global mac
The Fed rate cut affects the US dollar. Should international travelers worry?
Because the rate cut has been forecast for so long, it's largely already been priced into the value of the dollar in international markets. “Exchange rates tend to adjust when a
America’s economic engine is still revving, despite fears of a slowdown
Spending at US retailers rose 0.1% in August from the prior month, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday. That’s a much ...
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CNN Host Says Trump ‘Killing’ Harris on the Economy, Calls Dems’ Response to Polls ‘Unsatisfying’
CNN's Kate Bolduan questioned the "unsatisfying" responses she's gotten from Democratic officials on why Kamala Harris when ...
After the Debate, More People Trust Trump on Economy, Reveals CNN Poll
A CNN poll conducted following the recent presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala ...
Here’s what could happen to inflation, jobs and the deficit if Trump or Harris win
In poll after poll, Americans have indicated the economy is their top concern as they prepare to cast votes this election.
U.S Elections: Harris keeps on saying the same thing on economy, has no plan to bring down inflation, says CNN panel
Kamala Harris is known for using similar talking points in almost all of her campaign stops but has no clear vision on the ...
CNN anchor wonders how Harris can increase support with Trump 'killing' her on the economy
CNN anchor Kate Bolduan wondered how Vice President Kamala Harris should campaign when former President Trump is "killing" her on economic issues in the polls.
Slower inflation is boosting Americans’ attitudes toward the economy
Americans are feeling a greater sense of optimism about the US economy this month, thanks to slower inflation. Voters also ...
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CNN Host Torpedoes Biden-Harris Admin’s ‘Unsatisfying’ Economic Spin, Says ‘Trump Killing Her’ On This ‘Big Issue’
CNN anchor Kate Bolduan said on Friday that the Biden-Harris administration’s economic messaging has been ineffective as ...
New poll reveals NY voters favor Harris over Trump; Hochul rating tanks
A new poll out Thursday reveals New Yorkers prefer Kamala Harris over Donald Trump for the next POTUS and Gov. Kathy Hochul's ...
CNN Flash Poll: Majority of debate watchers say Harris outperformed Trump onstage
Registered voters who watched Tuesday’s presidential debate broadly agree that Kamala Harris outperformed Donald Trump, ...