Support WBUR
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for 3rd time this year
In its final meeting of the year, the Federal Reserve decided to lower interest rates by a quarter point. It was the third cut this year, and three officials dissented in one of the most divided meetings in years. The Fed is trying to balance a slowing job market and stubborn inflation.
Mike Regan, managing editor at Bloomberg News, joins host Robin Young.
This segment aired on December 10, 2025.