Top Fed Official Boosts Odds of a December Rate Cut

John C. Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, said the central bank had scope to lower borrowing costs ‘in the near term.’

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A Tough Job for Jay Powell at the Fed Gets Tougher

Some at the central bank don’t feel the need to cut rates further this year; others are worried about the jobs market. That complicates the job of Jay Powell, its chair.

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New York Fed’s John Williams Favors More Rate Cuts

John Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, is primarily concerned with weakness in the labor market.

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Why Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Tax Bill Is Worrying Bond Investors

Tax cuts pushed by President Trump are amplifying debt and deficit concerns among the powerful market players who influence interest rates.

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