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Washington and the Markets are Feeling the President-elect Effect

The President-elect takes office in a month, but his influence on policy is already being felt by investors and across Washington.

© Jeenah Moon for The New York Times

Jay Powell, the Fed chair, signaled that the central bank had entered a new phase, one that might not be to the Trump administration’s liking.

Where Does a ‘Remarkable’ U.S. Economy Go From Here?

19 December 2024 at 18:03
America’s economy is far outstripping its peers, but there are serious risks, including from the president-elect.

© Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press

Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, on Wednesday. “It’s very premature to try to make any kind of conclusion” about policies in the next administration, he said.

Fed Cuts Interest Rates, but Projects Fewer Reductions in 2025

19 December 2024 at 06:34
Federal Reserve officials projected just two rate cuts in 2025, and they made it clear that future reductions would hinge on inflation progress.

© Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announcing the Fed made their third and final rate cut of 2024 at their meeting on Wednesday.
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