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Divided Fed lowers rates, signals pause and one 2026 cut as growth rebounds

Divided Fed lowers rates, signals pause and one 2026 cut as growth rebounds

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The U.S.

U.S. central bankers split, with median seeing one rate cut in 2026

U.S. central bankers split, with median seeing one rate cut in 2026

Dec 10 (Reuters) - A majority of U.S. central bankers believe they will need to cut short-term interest rates next year, but are widely split over how much, with a large group opposed to any cuts at all and three penciling in a rate hike.

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Internal Dissent and Economic Concerns

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Internal Dissent and Economic Concerns

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates Amidst Internal Dissent and Economic Concerns

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.

Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions

Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions

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, a move that could attract ire from President Donald Trump, who has demanded steep reductions to borrowing costs

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.

Fed likely to lower borrowing costs this week, but follow-up rate cuts face longer odds

Fed likely to lower borrowing costs this week, but follow-up rate cuts face longer odds

The Federal Reserve faces an unusually contentious meeting this week that will test Chair Jerome Powell’s ability to corral the necessary support from fellow policymakers for a third straight interest rate cut

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.

Asia stocks in cautious mood on countdown to Fed

Asia stocks in cautious mood on countdown to Fed

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Asian shares dithered on Monday as investors bet the farm on a rate cut from the Federal Reserve this week, yet the meeting could be one of the most fractious in recent memory with some policy makers openly arguing against an easing.

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.

Morning Bid: Futures try for a Fed fait accompli

Morning Bid: Futures try for a Fed fait accompli

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Well, Fed decision week is finally upon us and it's shaping up to be one of the most vexed meetings in recent memory. Of 108 analysts polled by Reuters only 19 tipped a hold with the rest for an easing on Wednesday.

Federal Reserve set to cut rate but may signal a pause to come

Federal Reserve set to cut rate but may signal a pause to come

The Federal Reserve faces an unusually contentious meeting this week that will test Chair Jerome Powell’s ability to corral the necessary support from fellow policymakers for a third straight interest rate cut