Fed policymakers steer clear of Dec. rate-cut guidance

Fed Leans Toward A December Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Open Market Committee is most likely to cut interest rates again to 4.25% to 4.5% on December 18 according to fixed income markets.
Fed policymakers steer clear of December rate-cut guidance
U.S. central bankers on Tuesday said they continue to believe inflation is heading down to their 2% target and signaled support for further interest rate cuts ahead, but none pushed strongly for or against doing so when they next meet to set rates in two weeks.
A top Fed official leans toward December rate cut but says it depends on economic data
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that he is leaning toward supporting an interest rate cut when the Fed meets in two weeks but that evidence of persistent inflation before then could cause him to change that view.
Fed’s Daly Says December Aside, Rates Should Continue Falling
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly said an interest-rate cut this month isn’t certain but remains on the table for policymakers.
Fed's Waller Says He Is Inclined to Cut Rates in December
A further quarter-point cut in December has been expected, but recent inflation data raised concern that progress may have stalled. One key measure, the personal consumption expenditures price index stripped of food and energy costs, has been mired in a range from 2.6% to 2.8% since May, well above the Fed's 2% target.
ADP Jobs report data add to case for December Fed interest rate cut
Private-sector hiring continues to slow, but workers are finding pay increases for remaining in their current positions.
Inflation Worries Keep Fed Officials Cautious Ahead of December Meeting
With a Federal Reserve meeting coming up later this month, officials are preparing for debate over whether it's time to reduce interest rates again, with some wanting to see more data before committing to another cut.
Stock market today: Stocks climb to record highs as Fed members point to December rate cut
"At present, I lean toward supporting a cut to the policy rate at our December meeting," Christopher Waller, a Federal Reserve governor, said Monday.
Fed’s Waller Leans Toward Favoring December Rate Cut
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said he was leaning toward favoring a cut in interest rates at the central bank’s meeting later this month, though he also said he could be open to arguments for holding rates steady.
Fed policymakers signal open mind on rate cut this month
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Fed December Interest Rate Decision Hangs On Economic Data
(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) The Federal Open Market Committee will announce its next scheduled decision on interest rates on December 18. Currently an interest rate cut is viewed as ...