Nov 6, 2024

What happens to Fed independence now?

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A second presidency of Donald Trump could threaten the Federal Reserve's independence, which is a cornerstone of monetary policy.

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Election 2024

How markets are responding to the prospect of another Trump presidency

by David Brancaccio , Ariana Rosas and Nic Perez

Nov 6, 2024

We'll unpack what a Trump win means for stocks, bonds, tariffs, interest rates and more.

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Major changes ahead for the central bank?

The Federal Reserve is meeting today and tomorrow to determine what to do next about interest rates. The central bank is designed to do its work insulated from politicians, but Trump may threaten that tradition.

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Farmers were feeling the blues, but sentiment shifted in October

by Savannah Peters

Nov 6, 2024

The Federal Reserve's easing of interest rates may be one factor that turned the mood around. Another could be the election.

A drop in interest rates is good news for farmers. Many rely on loans for their planting-season needs and can't pay them off until crops are sold.

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