Trump Decries Fed Rate Cut as ‘Political Move’ That Won’t Work
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said the Federal Reserve’s decision to lower its benchmark interest rate by a half percentage point was a “political move” and that a smaller cut would have been preferable.
Trump says Fed's rate cut was 'political move'
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by half of a percentage point was "a political move."
Analysis-Rate Cuts Are Here, but US Stocks May Have Already Priced Them In
As the Federal Reserve kicks off a long-awaited rate cutting cycle, some investors are wary that richly valued U.S. stocks may have already priced in the benefits of easier monetary policy, making it harder for markets to rise much further.
Trump seizes on Fed rate cut to open new line of attack on economy
Trump attributed the rate reduction to either a "very bad" economy or to the Fed's "playing politics" to help Democrats.
Federal officials to cut interest rates by half-percent. What it means for Kentuckians
The Federal Reserve moving ahead with its first rate cut in four years on Wednesday, lowering its key interest rate by a hefty half percentage point. With the slowing labor market posing a growing risk to economic expansion,
Fed announces interest rate reduction
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell called the U.S. economy “strong overall” in a news conference on Sept. 18.
How the Fed rate cut is playing in Florida
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved forward with an aggressive rate cut that’s already recalibrating how Florida politicians talk about the economy. The decision, issued 48 days before the election,
The Fed rate cut affects the US dollar. Should international travelers worry?
Because the rate cut has been forecast for so long, it's largely already been priced into the value of the dollar in international markets. “Exchange rates tend to adjust when a
America’s political system is under stress as voters and their leaders navigate unfamiliar terrain
A series of unnerving developments has crystalized the volatility coursing through the country in the final weeks of the 2024 ...
Why Are the Nutjobs Trying to Kill Political Opponents All Left-Wingers?
In Aug. 2012, a left-wing MSNBC afficionado named Floyd Lee Corkins armed himself with a handgun and extra magazines. He ...
America Has a Problem With Political Violence—and It’s a Growing One
Extremism expert Barbara F. Walter believes guns and the internet have put the US in the Goldilocks zone for chaos and ...
Residents of Springfield, Ohio, hunker down and pray for a political firestorm to blow over
Residents of Springfield, Ohio, are hoping the attention sparked by former President Donald Trump spreading unsubstantiated ...
How socialite Pamela Harriman became a political power player
In “Kingmaker,” Sonia Purnell revisits the life, and many loves, of a Brit who energized dispirited Democrats in the age of ...
Riley Gaines unveils accountability scorecard for political candidates' stances on women's sex-based rights
Riley Gaines and Independent Women's Voice unveiled the Riley Gaines Stand with Women Scorecard on Wednesday during the ...
Readers are concerned about political violence. Here’s why.
As the 2024 election season unfolds, and as threats of violence against the presidential candidates reoccur, Boston.com ...
Political ad supporting Harris targets Polish-American voters
A political ad that supports Vice President Kamala Harris' candidacy is aimed at Polish-American voters. The ad was posted on ...
Scandals, failed assassinations and political rhetoric: Both sides go high and low
With former President Trump having faced two attempted assassinations in a six-week span, Democrats and the media need to ...
Inside Lady Gaga's Dad's Controversial Political Beliefs
While Lady Gaga is known for being outspoken about social justice causes, and has historically endorsed Democratic candidates ...