Two firm inflation prints just made the Fed's 2025 rate cut path a lot 'murkier'
October inflation readings out this week have shown little progress toward the Fed's two percent inflation target, putting into question how deeply the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2025.
What the Latest Fed Rate Cut Means for Mortgage Interest Rates
When the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point in September, it wasn't a particularly surprising move. At that point, the Fed was expected to make its first rate cut of the year in response to cooling inflation.
The Fed Cut Interest Rates In November, And More Rate Cuts Are Coming
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on November 7. More interest rate cuts are likely through the end of 2026.
Next Fed rate cut could be 'least justified one in modern history': Leuthold Group
Forget the "Fed put." These days, it's starting to seem like the Federal Reserve has been working on a new derivative: the Fed call. That's according to Doug Ramsey, chief investment officer and portfolio manager at the Leuthold Group.
The Fed Just Cut Interest Rates Again. Should You Sign a Mortgage ASAP?
The Fed has lowered its benchmark interest rate twice this year, with its most recent rate cut in November. While rate cuts from the Fed should gradually lead to lower mortgage rates, we haven't gotten there yet. There's no reason to rush into a mortgage ...
Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in second cut of 2024
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
A Fed rate cut may be coming, but it may be too small for Americans to notice
The Fed is expected to cut rates for a second straight month but by a smaller amount. How and when consumers may feel the effects isn't as clear.
Mortgage Rate Predictions: The Aftermath of a Fed Rate Cut and the Election
The Federal Reserve delivered a 0.25% interest rate cut last week. But prospective homebuyers wishing for lower mortgage rates are likely to be disappointed. While the central bank influences home loan rates,
The Fed will need to tread a cautious path in cutting rates in 2025, says one strategist
U.S. stock futures were inching higher on Wednesday morning after the latest consumer-price index report matched expectations. "A hotter-than-expected inflation number could h
Should the Fed have waited to cut rates?
Breitbart's John Carney discusses the state of the economy heading into 2025 on 'Kudlow.'
What the Fed Rate Cuts Mean for Your Bills
The Fed’s benchmark federal funds rate influences the cost of borrowing for individuals and businesses. In theory, with the two cuts already in place and Wall Street assigning a
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Fed lowers key interest rate by quarter point as inflation eases but pace of cuts may slow
After a September half-point cut, the reduction would bring the benchmark federal funds rate down three-quarters of a point ...
Inflation Stays Firm, but Not Enough to Derail December Fed Cut
The Labor Department on Wednesday reported that consumer prices in October rose 2.6% from a year earlier. That marks a pickup ...
How Trump’s win and the latest interest-rate cut will affect you as a consumer, homeowner and investor
It wasn’t all about the presidential election this week. Though the big news story came Tuesday night into Wednesday morning ...
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Project abandonments, delays slow on interest rate cut
The construction industry saw a slight uptick in market stress last month despite continued improvement in overall project ...
What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates
Mortgage rates, in particular, surged last year to their highest level since 2000 but have since come down alongside ...
Odds of a December Interest-Rate Cut Jump After Inflation Matches Expectations
Wall Street gained confidence that the Federal Reserve will opt for another quarter-point interest-rate cut in December after the consumer price index for October matched expectations. Traders saw a ...