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Federal Reserve Drops Benchmark Interest Rate Again

October 29, 2025

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday voted to drop the benchmark interest rate by a quarter point as the U.S. continues to struggle with inflation, a flagging labor market and a government shutdown.

Trends

Watch These Year-End Economic Trends

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on December 19, 2017 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

"The negatives are getting less negative," in terms of the rural economy in Mid-America, according to Creighton University's latest economic report.

Major Companies Sound Off on Federal Reserve Rate Increase

December 18, 2015 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Source: Dow Jones Business News

What will the increase mean for your dealership?

The Big Picture

U.S. Economy Picking Up Steam After Weak First Quarter

May 4, 2015 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Rural Lifestyle Market

The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits tumbled to a 15-year low last week and consumer spending rose in March, signs the economy was regaining momentum after stumbling badly in the first quarter.

WSJ: Banks Have Eased Lending Standards

August 17, 2010 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Sudeep Redy and Robin Sidel, The Wall Street Journal

A recent survey by the Federal Reserve found that banks loosened lending standards and terms in the second quarter despite little change in demand for consumer and business credit.

Federal Reserver Governor Says Slow Return to Pre-Crisis Lending is Likely

July 2, 2010 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Bloomberg

lizabeth Duke, governor of the Federal Reserve, said it could take a few years for lending to return to the level seen before the financial crisis.

Federal Reserve Says Economy Grew in All U.S. Regions

June 10, 2010 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Source: Steve Matthews, Bloomberg

The Federal Reserve said the U.S. economy strengthened in all of the central bank’s regions in April and May for the first time in more than two years, while noting growth in many districts was subdued.

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Ferris showcases products at the 2026 National Farm Machinery Show including 40Hp zero-turn and Blower.

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