The Federal Reserve made its second consecutive interest rate cut of the year on Wednesday, which was widely expected. What wasn't expected was how the Fed chair Jal pushed back against the same expectations that the Fed would automatically cut interest rates again in December. >> A further reduction in the policy rate at the December meeting is not a foregone conclusion.Far from it. >> Some officials are worried about the labor market getting weaker. Others are more worried about high inflation.Normally th ...

Federal Reserve Policy & Economic Outlook - The Federal Reserve implemented a quarter-point cut, signaling a shift from actively combating inflation to a more neutral stance [1][2] - There is a split within the Federal Reserve regarding interest rate policy, with some members advocating for a 50 basis point cut (0.5%) and others preferring no change [3][4] - The current economic environment is characterized by a K-shaped recovery, where the wealthy are thriving while those at the bottom are struggling, making policy decisions difficult for the Fed [5] - Inflation remains elevated and above the Fed's target, further complicating the economic outlook [5] - The Fed faces a rare situation with stocks at all-time highs while simultaneously considering rate cuts due to conflicting economic factors [7] US-China Trade Relations - China is reportedly buying its first load of U S soybeans this year [1][16] - Previous trade war led to China halting $12 billion worth of soybean purchases from the U S [16] - The Democrats believe that President Trump is losing the trade war with China, with studies suggesting tariffs are costing American families around $1500 per year [26][27] - China retains leverage in the trade dispute through potential supply chain disruptions, particularly in rare earth materials [29] - There are concerns that the President might alter the American position on Taiwan to gain concessions from China [20]

Interest Rate Policy - The Federal Reserve (Fed) cut the benchmark lending rate by 0.25 percentage point, setting a new target range of 3.75% to 4% [1] - Two policymakers dissented: one favored a 0.5 percentage point cut, and the other preferred no change [1] - The Fed's administered rates for interest on reserves and the primary credit rate mechanically decreased by 0.25 percentage point [1] Balance Sheet - The Fed will stop redeeming maturing Treasury securities at the end of November [1] - Principal payments will be rolled over going forward [1] - The mortgage cap of $35 billion a month remains in place [1] - As of December 1st, all principal payments on maturing agencies will be reinvested in Treasury bills [1] Economic Assessment - Economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace [1] - Job gains have slowed this year, and the unemployment rate has edged up but remained low through August [1] - Downside risks to employment rose in recent months, and uncertainty about the economic outlook remains elevated [2] - There is no change to their forward guidance, and the Fed will consider many factors when considering additional adjustments to the target rate [2]

Fed officials delivered their second consecutive interest-rate reduction to support a softening labor market, and said they would stop shrinking the central bank’s portfolio of assets on Dec. 1. https://t.co/wO2jjg2O57 ...

RT Investing.com (@Investingcom)*FED SAYS MIRAN DISSENTED IN FAVOR OF HALF-POINT CUT*FED SAYS SCHMID DISSENTED IN FAVOR OF NO RATE CHANGE https://t.co/Iu2KSfuDSw ...

Monetary Policy - The Federal Reserve (Fed) cuts the target range for the benchmark rate by 25 basis points (bps), equivalent to 0.25% [1] - The new target range is 3.75%-4% [1] Market Analysis - Bloomberg Opinion provides live analysis of the Fed's rate cut [1]

The Federal Reserve announced its interest rate decision (upper bound) at 4.00%, in line with the expected 4.00%, down from the previous 4.25%, marking a 25 basis point cut. https://t.co/7NRjqmTinL ...

An anticipated decision by the US Treasury Department to favor short-term bills to finance the deficit has the potential to drive 10-year note yields lower by more than a quarter point, interest-rate strategists at Bank of America say. https://t.co/0QPMDqlNEF ...

🇨🇦 JUST IN: Canada just got a 25bps rates cut.USA, your turn. ...

Financial Policy - The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates by a quarter point (0.25%) [1] Geopolitical & Economic Impact - Potential Gaza ceasefire disruption due to renewed Israeli strikes following alleged Hamas attack [2] - US government shutdown leads to air traffic controllers taking second jobs due to missed paychecks [2] - Air traffic controller absences, exacerbated by the shutdown, are causing flight delays [3] - Air traffic controller staffing shortages are worsening due to the shutdown [3] Company Performance & Technology - HK Highix's shares jumped 7% after reporting record quarterly revenue and profit [4] - Strong demand for HK Highix's high bandwidth memory chips, used in AI chipsets, is driving growth [4] - HK Highix's planned supply of memory products for 2026 are already sold out [4] Natural Disasters - Hurricane Melissa made landfall in southeastern Cuba as a category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds near 125 miles per hour [5] - Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica as a category 5 storm [5]