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Fed expected to cut rates, but may signal a coming pause

Fed expected to cut rates, but may signal a coming pause

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates on Wednesday as policymakers grapple with gaps in economic data caused by the recent government shutdown and work through competing views about the risks facing the economy.
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Analysis-Fed signals pause on rate cuts as investors navigate data darkness and leadership change

Analysis-Fed signals pause on rate cuts as investors navigate data darkness and leadership change

By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed and Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, Dec 11 (Reuters) - After three consecutive interest rate cuts, investors now confront an uncertain U.S. monetary policy outlook for the year ahead, clouded by persistent inflation, data gaps, and an impending leadership change at the Federal Reserve
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Wall St futures slip ahead of Fed meeting, 2026 cuts in doubt

Wall St futures slip ahead of Fed meeting, 2026 cuts in doubt

Dec 10 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell on Wednesday, ahead of a Federal Reserve monetary policy decision widely expected to deliver an interest rate cut alongside hawkish commentary on the path of future easing.
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Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months
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US bond investors bet on mild easing cycle, stick to middle of curve

US bond investors bet on mild easing cycle, stick to middle of curve

By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Bond investors are positioning for a shallow easing cycle from the Federal Reserve as it gears up for its final policy meeting of 2025, reducing exposure to long-duration Treasuries and rotating into intermediate maturities for juicier returns.
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Nomura joins global brokerages in forecasting Fed rate cut this week

Nomura joins global brokerages in forecasting Fed rate cut this week

Dec 8 (Reuters) - Nomura expects the U.S. Federal Reserve will deliver an interest rate cut at this week's policy meeting, joining global peers in reversing their earlier expectations of the central bank holding rates amid dovish signals.
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Analysis-Investors warm up for long spell of discordant Fed

Analysis-Investors warm up for long spell of discordant Fed

By Vidya Ranganathan LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - What is expected to be one of the most ructious Federal Reserve policy meetings in years this week could well prove to be the road test for financial markets on how U.S. monetary policy debates will shape up in 2026.
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Fed could find itself in a bind as it sets the stage for Powell's successor

Fed could find itself in a bind as it sets the stage for Powell's successor

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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European shares weighed down by consumer stocks as Unilever, L'Oreal decline

European shares weighed down by consumer stocks as Unilever, L'Oreal decline

By Purvi Agarwal and Ragini Mathur Dec 8 (Reuters) - European shares were muted on Monday, with declines in consumer-facing stocks offsetting gains in industrials and healthcare stocks, while investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting this week.
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Federal Reserve Faces Division Over Potential December Rate Cut Amid Economic Uncertainty

Federal Reserve Faces Division Over Potential December Rate Cut Amid Economic Uncertainty

Federal Reserve Faces Division Over Potential December Rate Cut Amid Economic Uncertainty
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Factbox-Fed faces turbulent 2026 as Powell's term ends, independence tested

Factbox-Fed faces turbulent 2026 as Powell's term ends, independence tested

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The final U.S.
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Federal Reserve Expected to Announce 'Hawkish Cut' in Interest Rates, Impacting Market Expectations

Federal Reserve Expected to Announce 'Hawkish Cut' in Interest Rates, Impacting Market Expectations

Federal Reserve Expected to Announce 'Hawkish Cut' in Interest Rates, Impacting Market Expectations