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Powell says a March rate cut is not likely. But don’t overlook his other comments.

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Fed decision: Powell will keep door open for first interest rate cut in March

Economic growth underlined by fourth-quarter GDP reinforces Fed’s cautious approach to rate cuts

Inspector general clears two former regional Fed presidents in probe of pandemic trades

Goolsbee says it’s too soon to determine when Fed will cut interest rates

Fed’s Bostic makes case for first rate cut in July-September quarter

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Meta’s stock soars toward record on first-ever dividend — but Zuckerberg sees ‘unpredictable and volatile’ years ahead

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Amazon’s big earnings beat and upbeat cloud talk send its stock soaring

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Meta stuns Wall Street with its first dividend. Amazon and Alphabet could be next.

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How to start planning for your retirement as a teenager

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My wife and I sold our home to her son at a $100,000 discount. He’s now selling at a $250,000 profit. Do I ask for a cut?

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My brothers are co-owners of our ailing mother’s accounts worth $1.9 million. I’m listed on a $100,000 brokerage account. How can I rectify this?

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I’m 73. Should I cash my $150,000 IRA and $80,000 brokerage account — and wait for the market to crash?

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Mortgage rates dip after Fed meeting. Freddie Mac expects rates to decline more.

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How to spot a deepfake

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Medical-device makers’ stocks jump as procedures keep going strong

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Fed’s Waller sees interest-rate cuts this year, but nothing ‘rushed’

Jan. 16, 2024 at 1:22 p.m. ET by Greg Robb

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Fed’s Mester says March is probably too early for rate cut

Jan. 11, 2024 at 12:18 p.m. ET by Greg Robb

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Fed’s Williams says interest rates need to stay high ‘for some time’ to ensure inflation is tamed

Jan. 10, 2024 at 3:16 p.m. ET by Jeffry Bartash

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Fed’s Logan backs first slowing, then gradually ending, balance-sheet runoff

Jan. 7, 2024 at 3:17 p.m. ET by Greg Robb

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Fed’s Logan won’t take possibility of another rate hike off the table ‘just yet’

Jan. 6, 2024 at 11:10 a.m. ET by Greg Robb

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St. Louis Fed names Alberto G. Musalem new president. He brings lots of Wall Street experience.

Jan. 4, 2024 at 11:31 a.m. ET by Jeffry Bartash

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Interest-rate moves depend on data, and hikes can’t be ruled out, Fed’s Barkin says

Jan. 3, 2024 at 11:36 a.m. ET by Greg Robb

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Fed won’t cut interest rates right away, Harker says

Dec. 20, 2023 at 12:50 p.m. ET by Jeffry Bartash

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Barkin says Fed makes ‘good progress’ on taming inflation, but too early to talk rate cuts

Dec. 19, 2023 at 10:10 a.m. ET by Jeffry Bartash

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Interest-rate cuts coming soon? Bah humbug, Fed officials say

Dec. 18, 2023 at 10:05 a.m. ET by Jeffry Bartash

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Top Fed officials says the Fed isn’t ‘really talking about cutting interest rates right now’

Dec. 15, 2023 at 3:42 p.m. ET by Jeffry Bartash

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Markets are declaring victory over inflation for Powell, and that has some economists worried

Dec. 14, 2023 at 2:38 p.m. ET by Greg Robb

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Wall Street divided on how many Fed rate cuts there will be in 2024

Dec. 14, 2023 at 12:38 p.m. ET by Jeffry Bartash

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Powell surprises with a dovish turn; economists debate how many Fed rate cuts in 2024

Dec. 13, 2023 at 6:57 p.m. ET by Greg Robb

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Fed will try to ‘Keep calm and carry on’ amidst talk of steep rate cuts and recession

Dec. 13, 2023 at 8:45 a.m. ET by Greg Robb