Varied Reasons Shape Fed's Likely Looming Rate Cut

With the rate of inflation largely tamed, the nation's central bankers weighjobs data, potential policy mistakes, and business confidence as they head to their Sept. 17-18 meeting, where observers expect interest rates to drop.

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Varied Reasons Shape Fed's Likely Looming Rate Cut

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The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.38% to 96.67

Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher

Businesses Take a Breather Ahead of Fed Rate Decision, Election

Bond traders believe the Fed has waited too long to cut interest rates, according to this indicator

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Is the ECB about to cut interest rates?

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