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4 days agoFed Delivers Third Straight Rate Cut as Powell Responds to Inflation and Job Market Strain
The US Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75%, marking its third consecutive cut since September 2025. Policymakers cited elevated inflation and a softening labour market, with unemployment at 4.4% and modest job additions despite a government shutdown. The committee emphasised balancing price stability with employment support while signalling continued data-driven decisions.
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4 days agoFed Delivers Third Straight Rate Cut as Powell Responds to Inflation and Job Market Strain
The US Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75%, marking its third consecutive cut since September 2025. Policymakers cited elevated inflation and a softening labour market, with unemployment at 4.4% and modest job additions despite a government shutdown. The committee emphasised balancing price stability with employment support while signalling continued data-driven decisions.
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- US Federal Reserve
- Jerome Powell
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The Fed cut rates to 3.50%–3.75%, citing inflation and labour market weakness, as Powell signalled a data-dependent path for future policy decisions.
The US Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75%, marking its third consecutive cut since September 2025. Policymakers cited elevated inflation and a softening labour market, with unemployment at 4.4% and modest job additions despite a government shutdown. The committee emphasised balancing price stability with employment support while signalling continued data-driven decisions.
The US Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75%, marking its third consecutive cut since September 2025. Policymakers cited elevated inflation and a softening labour market, with unemployment at 4.4% and modest job additions despite a government shutdown. The committee emphasised balancing price stability with employment support while signalling continued data-driven decisions.
Tags:
- US Federal Reserve
- Jerome Powell
- US Federal Reserve
- Jerome Powell
- Interest Rates
- Inflation
- FOMC
Dec 11, 2025 • 08:50