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Fed Cuts Interest Rates in Third Straight Meeting

Fed Cuts Interest Rates in Third Straight Meeting

by Jacob Musselman | Dec 18, 2024 | Industry News

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for its third straight meeting, this time by 25 basis points to 4.25%-4.50%. It also issued projections calling for two quarter-point interest rate cuts in 2025 amid rising inflation. Members of the committee say they see...
Economic Growth Slows, Consumer Spending Persists, NRF Says

Economic Growth Slows, Consumer Spending Persists, NRF Says

by Jacob Musselman | May 9, 2024 | Industry News

Economic growth slowed during the first three months of the year, but consumers are still spending more than last year, says Jack Kleinhenz, National Retail Federation (NRF) chief economist. “The U.S. economy lost some spring in its step during the first quarter as...

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