Jerome Powell speaks after Fed cut interest rates by 50bps - September 18, 2024

Federal Reserve cuts key rate by sizable half-point, signaling end to its inflation fight
The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers. The rate cut, the Fed’s first in more than four years, reflects its new focus on bolstering the job market.Jerome Powell speaks to reporters following the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.