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Fed Considers First Rate Cut Since December Amid Job Concerns

9/17/2025

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The Federal Reserve commenced a key meeting on interest rate policy on September 16, 2025, with Stephen Miran and Lisa Cook in attendance.
A 0.25 percentage point cut in the key interest rate is anticipated, the first since December 2024.
Miran may advocate for a larger cut, while Cook faces legal challenges regarding her removal.
The Fed's decision addresses concerns over a weakening job market, despite inflation rising to 2.9% in August.
Three governors might dissent against the quarter-point cut, marking a first since 1988.

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The Federal Reserve commenced a key meeting on interest rate policy on September 16, 2025, with Stephen Miran and Lisa Cook in attendance.
A 0.25 percentage point cut in the key interest rate is anticipated, the first since December 2024.
Miran may advocate for a larger cut, while Cook faces legal challenges regarding her removal.
The Fed's decision addresses concerns over a weakening job market, despite inflation rising to 2.9% in August.
Three governors might dissent against the quarter-point cut, marking a first since 1988.