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The Fed is expected to hold rates steady as Trump pushes for a cut

The Fed is expected to hold rates steady as Trump pushes for a cut

The Federal Reserve has so far resisted President Donald Trump’s aggressive pressure campaign to throw inflation concerns out and attempt to boost the U.S. economy with lower interest rates. That’s expected to continue Wednesday, as the central bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged. If so, that’s likely to annoy Trump, who is already reshaping the global economy with …

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The Fed is unlikely to cut rates, but this week’s meeting is packed with intrigue

The Fed is unlikely to cut rates, but this week’s meeting is packed with intrigue

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends the Federal Reserve’s Integrated Review of the Capital Framework for Large Banks Conference, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 22, 2025. Ken Cedeno | Reuters Considering nothing is likely to happen when it comes to major policy decisions, this week’s Federal Reserve meeting is packed with intrigue. When the Federal Open Market Committee releases …

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Warren Buffett’s longtime Social Security warning is coming to fruition, with retirees facing an $18,000 annual cut

Warren Buffett’s longtime Social Security warning is coming to fruition, with retirees facing an ,000 annual cut

In just seven years, Social Security will reach a fiscal cliff that could leave millions of American retirees with drastically reduced benefits, according to a recent analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB). The think tank’s new report projects that, unless Congress acts, Social Security’s main trust fund will be insolvent by the end of 2032, triggering …

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After UnitedHealth’s stock has been cut in half, is it a good deal?

After UnitedHealth’s stock has been cut in half, is it a good deal?

Here’s a way to look at UnitedHealth’s earnings announcement Tuesday. It’s based on whether an investor is making a bet for the short term, meaning this week, the medium term over the next couple of years, or the long term for the rest of the decade. Many people expressing themselves on social media, and analysts on business-news TV channels, focus …

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Warren Buffett’s longtime Social Security warning is coming to fruition, with retirees facing an $18,000 annual cut

Warren Buffett’s longtime Social Security warning is coming to fruition, with retirees facing an ,000 annual cut

In just seven years, Social Security will reach a fiscal cliff that could leave millions of American retirees with drastically reduced benefits, according to a recent analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB). The think tank’s new report projects that, unless Congress acts, Social Security’s main trust fund will be insolvent by the end of 2032, triggering …

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Fed Is Set for Contentious Debate as Investors Eye Fall Rate Cut – Bloomberg.com

Fed Is Set for Contentious Debate as Investors Eye Fall Rate Cut  Bloomberg.com The Fed’s Interest-Rate Decision and 3 Other Key Pieces of Economic Data to Watch  Barron’s Will the Fed bow to pressure from Trump for a rate cut?  Financial Times Federal Reserve likely to hold interest rates steady despite pressure from Trump. Here’s what that means for your money  CNBC US Fed …

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