Fed Kicks Off Most Important Meeting of the Year
Fed Kicks Off Most Important Meeting of the Year  
Podcast: WSJ What’s News
Published On: Tue Sep 16 2025
Description: A.M. Edition for Sept. 16. The Federal Reserve is meeting amid unprecedented pressure from President Trump to cut interest rates more than expected. The WSJ’s Matt Grossman explains how the Fed is facing an almost impossible balancing act, amid a weakening jobs market and rising inflation. Plus, the U.S. strikes another boat in its push against drug trafficking, killing 3 people. And, Israel launches a long-anticipated ground offensive into Gaza City. Caitlin McCabe hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices