
- KR Bharat
- 2025-09-23
The U.S. Federal Reserve has initiated interest rate cuts for the first time since December 2024, reducing the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4.00%–4.25%. This decision, announced on September 17, 2025, reflects growing concerns over a cooling labor market and a slowdown in economic growth. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that while inflation remains above the 2% target, the risks associated with a weakening job market necessitate a cautious approach to monetary policy
