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2 months ago | cnet.com | Toni Husbands

After cutting interest rates at its last three meetings, the Federal Reserve opted to pause rates today, keeping them at a target range of 4.25% to 4.5%. In its post-meeting statement, the Fed noted that "economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace," but "the economic outlook is uncertain." Pausing rates allows the Fed to see how factors like the new administration's policies affect inflation and other economic indicators.

Dec 18, 2024 | cnet.com | Toni Husbands

As expected, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its December meeting today, bringing them to a target range of 4.25% to 4.50%. While inflation has yet to reach the Fed's 2% target, the Fed expressed optimism in its post-meeting statement, saying that "economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace."For savers, the Fed's move is less promising.

Oct 26, 2024 | cnet.com | Toni Husbands |Liliana Hall

Why You Can Trust CNET Money Article updated on Oct 24, 2024 Written by  Toni Husbands Staff Writer Toni Husbands is a staff writer with CNET Money who enjoys exploring topics that promote financial wellness. She began writing about personal finance to document her experience paying off $107,000 of debt, which is detailed in her book, The Great Debt Dump. Previously, she contributed as a freelance writer for websites, including CreditCards.com, Centsai and Wisebread.

Oct 25, 2024 | cnet.com | Toni Husbands

Why You Can Trust CNET Money Article updated on Oct 25, 2024 Written by  Toni Husbands Staff Writer Toni Husbands is a staff writer with CNET Money who enjoys exploring topics that promote financial wellness. She began writing about personal finance to document her experience paying off $107,000 of debt, which is detailed in her book, The Great Debt Dump. Previously, she contributed as a freelance writer for websites, including CreditCards.com, Centsai and Wisebread.