Live Q&A: When Will the Fed Cut Rates? Trump Pressure Builds as Markets Wait

Investors hoping Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell would hint at the timing of a rate cut were left disappointed, despite a double dissent from the central bank’s governors. With key economic data due before the Fed’s next meeting in September, what signals might the chair be waiting for and how are markets reacting? Bloomberg journalists Michael McKee, Maria Eloisa Capurro, Amara Omeokwe and Michael Mackenzie break down the Fed’s latest decision — and discuss the constant pressure from the White House to lower borrowing costs. Join our Live Q&A on July 31 at 11:30 a.m. EDT. Bloomberg digital subscribers and Terminal clients have exclusive access to sign in and ask our team questions during the live broadcast. A recording of this conversation will be made available to listen and share.