Fed Signals Potential December Rate Cut Amid Positive Economic Outlook
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The Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates to 4.25%-4.5% in December, following previous cuts in September and November, as inflation eases and the job market softens. Fed officials, including Governors Christopher Waller and Andrea Kugler, have indicated support for a rate cut, though they emphasize that future decisions will depend on incoming economic data. While inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target, the broader trend of disinflation supports the likelihood of a December rate cut.
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