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Will the Fed lower rates?

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The Federal Reserve is meeting to consider whether to cut interest rates amid mixed economic signals, but the committee is divided and a decision is not guaranteed.

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Fed meeting begins as pressure mounts for interest rate cuts

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  • Federal Reserve begins meeting to decide on possible interest rate cuts amid pressure from President Trump.
  • Recent economic data revised job growth downward by about a million jobs over the past year. 44s
  • Inflation concerns persist, with new tariffs contributing to rising prices and complicating policy decisions. 1m 6s
  • Experts highlight that rate cuts do not directly translate to lower mortgage rates due to complex market factors. 1m 45s
  • The Federal Reserve committee is expected to be divided on the decision, with new members influencing the debate. 2m 25s
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Fed meeting begins as pressure mounts for interest rate cuts
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Fed meeting begins as pressure mounts for interest rate cuts

The Fed is meeting to decide if they should cut interest rates, facing pressure from President Trump and mixed economic data.

Fed meeting begins as pressure mounts for interest rate cuts
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CBS America
7 hours ago
Fed meeting begins as pressure mounts for interest rate cuts

There is an expectation of a possible rate cut, but the committee is likely to be divided and the decision is complicated by conflicting economic signals.

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