Fed Cuts Rates, Plans 10% Staff Reduction Amid Push for Independence

AWANI 2025-09-18

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U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reaffirmed the central bank’s strong commitment to political independence after announcing a quarter-point interest rate cut and revealing a 10% staff reduction across the institution, bringing employment levels back to where they were over a decade ago as part of broader internal reforms.

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