Federal Reserve Act Documentary

Fed Reserve cuts interest rates

Rate cut underscores limits of Trump’s influence on Fed independence, for now

The Fed cut rates Wednesday, resisting Trump’s push for deeper cuts, but looming legal and political battles — including a Supreme Court case — could test its independence.

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Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in first cut since December

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) · 1d

The Federal Reserve wrestles with how many interest rate cuts to make and how fast

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Instant View: Analysts react after Fed cuts interest rates by quarter of a percentage point

"The Fed opted for the most probable outcome this afternoon, cutting 25 basis points. Risk assets and treasuries appear to be focused on the Fed's expectation for two more cuts this year."

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Federal Reserve cuts rates by quarter point and signals more to come

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Fed cuts US interest rates after Trump pressure as economy weakens

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

What makes this week’s Federal Reserve meeting unprecedented

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a point when it meets on Wednesday, the first cut in about a year. It has been described by those who watch the Fed as the most unprecedented meeting in many years due to political pressure from President Trump.

7dOpinion

Paul Vallas: The Federal Reserve’s century-long power grab

The Fed must not be immune from oversight because of a twisted belief that “independence” justifies unaccountable power.