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.
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 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.
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.
Inflation Report Keeps December Rate Cut in Play
The October consumer-price index keeps the door open for Federal Reserve officials to cut interest rates at their meeting next month. A monthly rise of 0.28% in prices, excluding volatile food and energy items,
U.S. inflation rose 2.6% in October, a month after the Federal Reserve began cutting rates
U.S. inflation rose 2.6% on an annual basis last month, representing an uptick from September when the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates amid signs of cooling prices and a weaker labor market.
Another Fed rate cut is ahead, but so is ongoing uncertainty after the election
The Fed is expected to cut rates on Thursday and possibly again in December. What can savers and borrowers expect?
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 in the pace of inflation from September, when prices were up 2.4% on the year.
Inflation Rose in October, Raising Concerns for Fed Rate Cuts
October's annual inflation rate ticked up for the first time in seven months, after more than two years of gradual cooling.
Inflation endured in October, CPI report shows. What happens next with interest rates?
Forecasters had expected lingering inflation in October. How will the new numbers affect the next Federal Reserve decision on interest rates?
Officials hope inflation reports keep rate cuts on track
Interest-rate jitters are weighing on markets, but a Fed official thinks inflation seems control. Here's what happens next.
Progress lowering US consumer inflation stalling; rate cut pace uncertain in 2025
U.S. consumer prices increased as expected in October amid higher costs for shelter such as rents, and progress toward low ...
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The Federal Reserve made a rate cut decision today. Here's the impact on your money.
The Federal Reserve on Thursday made its second rate cut of this year, with the decision coming less than two months ...
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A December Rate Cut Is Still in the Cards After Inflation News
but economists believe enough progress has been made for Federal Reserve officials to cut interest rates again in December.
Dow, S&P, Nasdaq end mixed as post-election rally slows; CPI inflation lifts rate-cut bets
Major U.S. stock averages ended mixed and close to flat lines Wednesday, as investors assessed an October consumer inflation ...
NAB breaks with big four to predict May 2025 rate cut
NAB says the jobs market has proven stronger than expected, making it unlikely the RBA will cut interest rates in February, ...
Banxico May Cut for Third Meeting on Core Inflation: Day Guide
Mexico will likely deliver a third straight interest rate cut Thursday as core inflation is back to the target range and growth in Latin America’s second-biggest economy is slowing.
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 ...
Today's Best Savings Accounts Still Pay Almost the Highest Rate in Two Decades—Up to 5.50%
Despite the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates last week, the nation's best high-yield savings accounts still include ...