The Hill NewsNation The Hill 2025-09-17
Sep 17, 2025
The show kicks off with a preview of a high-profile UK state dinner and significant economic updates, including a quarter-point Fed rate cut. It dives into the investigation of Charlie Kirk, raising questions about online radicalization and youth engagement. Listeners hear about a tragic shooting in York County, with live updates from officials. There's a discussion on DHS enforcement actions linked to immigration and crime. Finally, intense political theater unfolds as the FBI Director testifies about the Epstein files, igniting partisan debates.
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Fed Cites Jobs, Not Just Inflation
- The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point, citing a cooling labor market as a driver.
- Jay Powell emphasized balancing inflation concerns with maximum employment when making the decision.
Factor Tariffs Into Economic Relief
- Expect rate cuts to loosen borrowing costs and help homebuyers, car buyers, and small businesses.
- Watch trade and tariff developments because they can offset benefits by raising prices or limiting export markets.
Rate Cuts Are Predictable But Limited
- Markets mostly priced in the Fed move, reducing the immediate market reaction.
- Rate cuts can help shorten or stave off recessions but cannot prevent all economic pain.