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U.S. Economy Grew 3% Despite Trump's Tariffs as He Repeats Call for Fed Chair To Lower Rates

The economy grew at a healthy rate despite the back-and-forth with Trump's tariffs, but the true test will come after the levies are imposed.

ABC News on MSN · 2d

Fed holds interest rates steady, Chair Powell says Fed independence 'very important'

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump made an unusual visit to the central bank, calling for a rate cut. Speaking at a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell advocated for the independence of the Federal Reserve.

Inc.com · 2d

The Fed Won’t Cut Rates, but Jerome Powell’s Colleagues Are Getting Restless

“If they don’t dissent, then the stock and bond markets could rally significantly on expectations that the FOMC participants are leaning toward cutting [in September], thus placating the two potential dissenters,” said veteran strategist Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research.

Child vaccination rates decline

ABC News · 5h

Childhood vaccination rates fall as exemptions increase, CDC data shows

Childhood vaccination rates for the 2024-25 school year fell for the fifth year in a row, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Kindergarten vaccination rates fall as exemptions rise

Vaccination coverage among kindergartners decreased for all reported vaccines during the 2024 to 2025 school year, data posted to the CDC website showed.

U.S. News & World Report · 2d

US Childhood Vaccination Rates Fall Again as Exemptions Set Another Record

U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high

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Reuters · 22h

Market Talk: Weak jobs report may give Fed 'opportunity' to cut rates

"probably starts to get the Fed feeling a little bit more comfortable" about lowering interest rates. Lisa Bernhard has more.

MarketWatch · 1d

The two Fed dissenters said they're worried about job market

The two dissenters from the Federal Reserve's decision to hold policy steady both said they wanted lower rates because of concerns about the labor market. Fed Vice Chair Michelle Bowman said the labor market "shows increasing signs of fragility.

Markets Insider on MSN · 1d

Here's the case for lower rates from the Fed's 2 dissenting voices

The Fed opted against cutting rates, but a rare dissent from two governors says the central bank risks being too late amid a cooling labor market.

Did the Fed cut interest rates Wednesday? No, but here's when they might

Interest rates for credit cards to mortgages have jumped since the Fed began fighting inflation in 2022. Here's where experts ...

The Fed may cut rates later this year. Here’s how to get the most from your cash savings now

Despite unprecedented public needling from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates, the Federal Reserve board stood ...

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3 long-term CD moves to make with interest rates paused this August

With interest rates paused this month, savers should consider making these strategic long-term CD account moves now.

A Split Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, Defying Political Pressure

For the first time since 1993, two members of the central bank’s policy committee broke from the pack, but interest rates ...

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Maps show states with highest—and lowest—kindergarten vaccination rates

Rates have been declining across the country, with all kindergartner coverage for each of the vaccines having dropped since ...

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Fed Governor Kugler is resigning, giving Trump a nominee on committee that sets interest rates

Her resignation now paves the way for Trump to put his own nominee in for the Board of Governors. Two of his prior ...

23h

20 Expert Strategies For Navigating Fluctuating Interest Rates

Interest rates have been anything but predictable in recent years, creating uncertainty for both business leaders and ...

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Is credit card debt forgiveness still worth it with interest rates paused?

Fed rates stayed put in July, but does that change the route you should take to deal with your credit card debt?

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Personal Loan vs. Credit Card Rates: Why Borrowing $5K Could Cost You Way More

Personal loans come in amounts from $1,000 to over $100,000, and interest rates, especially for those with top-drawer credit, ...

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