A divided Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate by another quarter percentage point to a range of 1.75% to 2% in an effort to stave off a possible recession triggered by a global economic According to the Fed's "dot plot" of individual expectations, five members thought the FOMC should have held its previous range of 2% to 2.25%, five approved of the 25 basis point cut but keeping

31 Jul 2019 The Federal Reserve announced it's cutting interest rates by a quarter point, which was pretty much expected. (The Fed cuts interest rates to  31 Jul 2019 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate many loans for households and businesses — by a quarter-point to a  The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark rate by a quarter point Wednesday as an insurance policy not against what's wrong with the economy now, but what could go wrong in the future. Correct: Fed cuts benchmark rate by half-point in rare inter-meeting move due to coronavirus The Federal Reserve on Tuesday cut interest rates as a result of the risk of the coronavirus. In a WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, its second cut since late July, and suggested it was prepared to move aggressively if the Federal Reserve officials reduced interest rates by a quarter-percentage point for the third time this year and signaled a pause in further cuts unless the economic outlook changes materially. But the Fed’s new projections show that seven officials expect another quarter-point rate cut in the fourth quarter, while 10 others see it staying at 1.75% to 2% or rising a notch.

31 Jul 2019 The Federal Reserve reduced interest rates for the first time since the financial crisis and hinted it may cut again this year to insulate the 

31 Jul 2019 The Federal Reserve reduced interest rates for the first time since the financial crisis and hinted it may cut again this year to insulate the  18 Sep 2019 The US Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the second time this year on Wednesday but the policy committee is divided, with  19 Sep 2019 The United States Federal Reserve lowers the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 1.75% to 2%, but its policy  14 Aug 2019 The Fed cut rates by a quarter-point, this time as a preemptive measure rather than a recovery tool. Their aim is to encourage domestic 

The Fed voted to cut interest rates by a quarter-percentage point for the second time in as many months to cushion the economy against a global slowdown amplified by the U.S.-China trade war.

30 Oct 2019 The Federal Open Market Committee lowers its benchmark funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 1.5% to 1.75%, as expected. The Fed  18 Sep 2019 WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, its second cut since late July,  30 Oct 2019 The Fed's rate-setting committee had said in June, July and September it The Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates by a quarter point. 18 Sep 2019 The Fed voted to cut interest rates by a quarter-percentage point for the second time in as many months to cushion the economy against a  Federal Reserve officials reduced interest rates by a quarter-percentage point for the third time this year and hinted they may be done loosening monetary policy 

30 Oct 2019 The Federal Open Market Committee lowers its benchmark funds rate by 25 basis points to a range of 1.5% to 1.75%, as expected. The Fed 

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, its second cut since late July, and suggested it was prepared to move aggressively if the Federal Reserve officials reduced interest rates by a quarter-percentage point for the third time this year and signaled a pause in further cuts unless the economic outlook changes materially. But the Fed’s new projections show that seven officials expect another quarter-point rate cut in the fourth quarter, while 10 others see it staying at 1.75% to 2% or rising a notch. The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point, and ended its so-called quantitative tightening program two months early, but managed to disappoint the market by ruling out an aggressive monetary-easing campaign. A divided Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate by another quarter percentage point to a range of 1.75% to 2% in an effort to stave off a possible recession triggered by a global economic

18 Sep 2019 The Fed voted to cut interest rates by a quarter-percentage point for the second time in as many months to cushion the economy against a 

31 Jul 2019 The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter-point Wednesday for the first time since 2008, in a move with implications for President 

21 Jul 2019 Jay Powell, the Fed chairman, appears to be steering the bank to its first rate cut in almost a decade when it meets at the end of July, part of a