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.
2 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 2% inflation target, putting into question how deeply the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2025. On Wednesday,
Buying bonds when the Federal Reserve started cutting rate was a mistake that may soon get bigger
Many investors moved into Treasury bonds assuming prices rise. That didn’t go according to plan and the bond yield pressure isn’t going away.
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.
Fed Cut Interest Rates, So Why Do Mortgage Rates Keep Climbing?
Though the Federal Reserve has been cutting interest rates, mortgage rates have been increasing or holding steady. When will potential homeowners see mortgage relief.
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.
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 rises 2.6% in October after Fed starts interest rate cuts
U.S. inflation rose 2.6% on an annual basis in October, matching forecasts from economists, but signaling a bumpy road ahead in the Federal Reserve's battle to tame inflation. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Inflation rose to 2.6% in October in first increase in six months
Inflation rose two-tenths of a percentage point to 2.6% for the year ending in October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday in an update to the consumer price index, the first rise in annual inflation in six months.
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 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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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 ...
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 ...
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India trade minister says central bank should cut rates, look through food prices
MUMBAI, Nov 14 (Reuters) - India's central bank should cut interest rates to boost economic growth and look through food ...
Inflation Picked Up in October; CPI Up 2.6% on Year
The Labor Department on Wednesday reported that consumer prices in October rose 2.6% from a year earlier. That marks a pickup ...