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Here are 4 ways lower interest rates could affect your personal finances

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted interest rate cuts could be coming soon in a speech on Friday, a move that could affect everyone from global markets to individual Americans.

Powell Says Conditions ‘May Warrant’ Interest Rate Cut In Jackson Hole Speech (Live Updates)

The Trump administration has pressured Powell, whose term as Fed chair expires next year, to step down as chair of the ...

Stocks and Bonds Rise After Powell Suggests Rate Cuts Could Be Imminent

Investors’ expectations of lower interest rates were reflected in the major stock indexes and lower government bond yields.

Fed officials point to August data as critical for looming interest-rate decision

So many Federal Reserve officials have said they are waiting for data over the next few weeks before deciding on a September ...

Trump may want lower interest rates for consumers, but it sure is convenient for the national debt he’s creating, too

While Trump frames the issue as consumer pain, Wharton’s Joao Gomes told Fortune that cheaper borrowing would also ease ...

India's equity benchmarks rise on Fed rate cut hopes

Indian shares kicked the week off on a positive note as U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinting at an interest rate ...