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.
Keep Your Eyes On The 10-Year Treasury While The Fed Continues Rate Cuts
Rising US debt and economic headwinds suggest that further rate cuts may not effectively lower Treasury rates or other loan rates. Read my analysis here.
Fed cuts interest rates a second time but economists say 2025 outlook uncertain
Many economists still expect another quarter-point cut ahead in December. But expect more debate on the Fed's path in 2025.
What the Fed rate cut means for HELOC interest rates
The Federal Reserve issued another cut to the federal funds rate this week. Here's what it could mean for HELOC rates.
US inflation rose 2.6% in October — higher than a month earlier — as Fed weighs further rate cuts
US inflation accelerated in October from the pace it set a month earlier — raising doubts whether the Federal Reserve will continue to cut interest rates before the end of the year. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.
US inflation may have picked up in October after months of easing
Annual inflation may have risen in October for the first time in seven months, a sign that price increases might be leveling off after steadily cooling for more than two years
US consumer inflation picks up to 2.6% in Oct
U.S. consumer prices rose by 0.2% in October, marking the fourth consecutive month of increase at this rate. This trend signals a slowdown in the progress against inflation, potentially impacting the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions in the coming year.
Investors are underestimating how deep rate cuts will be in 2025, Goldman says
Markets are underestimating how much the Federal Reserve is going to cut interest rates next year, Goldman Sachs predicted.
Traders keep bets on Dec rate cut after latest US economic data
Futures tied to the Federal Reserve's policy rate edged down after data showed wholesale prices firmed a little more than ...
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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 ...
Goldman Sachs Now Expects Slower Pace of Rate Cuts From BOE
Goldman Sachs said it now expects the Bank of England to take a slower approach to interest-rate cuts after the UK budget ...
ECB cut rates to avoid damage to economy, meeting minutes show
The European Central Bank cut interest rates last month to avert unnecessary damage to the economy, with policymakers taking ...
Wall Street edges higher after inflation data keeps Fed rate-cut hopes intact
The consumer price index rose 0.2% in October for the fourth straight month, and advanced 2.6% on an annual basis.
ECB to cut interest rates further as prices converge towards goal, De Guindos says
The European Central Bank is on its path to cut interest rates further as recent euro zone data show inflation is on track to ...