Fed call ahead: Central bank eyes third rate cut amid sharp divisions; why follow-up easing looks uncertain

The US Federal Reserve is poised for a quarter-point rate cut this week, but internal disagreements signal future reductions will be challenging. Despite rising unemployment, inflation remains a concern, creating a complex economic landscape. Analysts anticipate significant dissent among policymakers, making consensus building difficult as the Fed navigates mixed economic signals.

Fed call ahead: Central bank eyes third rate cut amid sharp divisions; why follow-up easing looks uncertain
The US Federal Reserve is poised for a quarter-point rate cut this week, but internal disagreements signal future reductions will be challenging. Despite rising unemployment, inflation remains a concern, creating a complex economic landscape. Analysts anticipate significant dissent among policymakers, making consensus building difficult as the Fed navigates mixed economic signals.