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Federal Reserve Powell

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

November 7, 2024

Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point amid postelection uncertainty

The rate cut follows a larger half-point reduction in September, and it reflects the Fed’s renewed focus on supporting the job market as well as fighting inflation.

Federal Reserve Powell

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

November 4, 2024

Federal Reserve is set to cut rates again while facing a hazy post-election outlook

On Thursday, the Fed's policymakers, led by Chair Jerome Powell, are on track to cut their benchmark rate by a quarter-point, to about 4.6%, after having implemented a half-point reduction in September.

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

October 11, 2024

US consumer sentiment slips in October on frustration over high prices

Consumers have kept spending despite their gloomy responses to economic confidence surveys.

Federal Reserve

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 18, 2024

Federal Reserve cuts key rate by sizable half-point, signaling end to its inflation fight

The rate cut, the Fed’s first in more than four years, reflects its new focus on bolstering the job market, which has shown clear signs of slowing.

Federal Reserve Powell

News | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 16, 2024

Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates fast enough to deliver a ‘soft landing’?

Typically, a succession of Fed rate cuts leads over time to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, auto loans, credit cards and business loans.

Eduardo Munoz Alvarez

Economy | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

September 11, 2024

Consumer prices rose 2.5% last month, with U.S. inflation reaching a 3-year low

Grocery prices were unchanged from July to August, extending a cool-down in food costs even though they remain much higher than they were three years ago.

Federal Reserve Powell

News | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

July 2, 2024

Fed Chair Jerome Powell: US inflation is cooling, not yet time for rate cuts

After some persistently high inflation reports at the start of 2024, Powell said, the data for April and May "do suggest we are getting back on a disinflationary path."

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

July 15, 2026

Mississippi Postsecondary Attainment Council tasked with connecting schools, businesses, state agencies

News | Frank Corder •

July 15, 2026

Alleged Beth Israel arsonist has trial delayed a third time

News | Paul Wiseman, Associated Press •

July 15, 2026

U.S. producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

July 14, 2026

Aluminum Dynamics investing another $200 million in Lowndes County

Business | Frank Corder •

July 8, 2026

Mississippi-based UniTek Global Services acquires Concurrent Utility Services

Business | Frank Corder •

July 7, 2026

Hood Industries closing Wiggins mill after 56 years

Culture

Culture | Alistair Begg •

July 15, 2026

God vindicates His people

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

July 14, 2026

A little bit of wonderland in Hattiesburg: The story of Ross Mansion

Culture | Alistair Begg •

July 14, 2026

You shall be clean

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

July 15, 2026

Sen. Graham’s sudden death will impact seniority, congressional majority prospects

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

July 13, 2026

Black Swans and Mudberg

Opinion | Robert St. John •

July 13, 2026

The least valuable customer in Nevada