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The Daily Money: Will the Fed make a move?
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Date:2025-04-19 13:12:49
Good morning. This is Betty Lin-Fisher with today's The Daily Money.
All eyes are on the Federal Reserve again this morning as the central bank once again ponders interest rates.
But it's like Groundhog's Day: the Fed is expected to take no action on interest rates at the end of its monthly meeting. That will leave interest rates at a 23-year high as the market ponders when the cutting will commence.
Follow along with USA TODAY's live Fed blog for the latest information. A decision is expected at 2 p.m. ET.
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A new study asked Americans how much money they thought an hour of their time was worth.
Check out the results in a story written by my colleague, Medora Lee. The results may surprise you.
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About The Daily Money
Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer news from USA TODAY. We break down financial news and provide the TLDR version: how decisions by the Federal Reserve, government and companies impact you.
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