Fed pauses interest rate cuts—here’s when borrowing costs might drop in 2025

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  The Fed Holds Rates Steady, Hitting Pause After a Series of Cuts

  The U.S. central bank did not cut borrowing costs amid a solid economy and rising inflation risks.
  
  The New York Times - 16h

• 3 CD accounts to consider with the Fed pausing interest rates

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  CBS News - 21h

• Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?

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  CBS News - 21h
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  The Fed Is About to Hit Pause on Rate Cuts. Here’s Why.

  Faced with a solid economy and mounting inflation concerns, the U.S. central bank has said it will “move cautiously” on cutting interest rates.
  
  The New York Times - 1d

• Here's the financial impact of the Fed's expected pause on rate cuts

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  CBS News - 1d

• When will HELOC interest rates drop again?

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  CBS News - Jan. 17
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  FTSE 100 hits record as interest rate hopes push down UK borrowing costs

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  The Guardian - Jan. 17

• Fed Governor Waller sees potential for multiple interest rate cuts in 2025

  In a CNBC interview, the policymaker said he expects the first cut could come in the first half of the year.
  
  CNBC - Jan. 16

• Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last

  Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn't see the need to go any further.
  
  CNBC - Jan. 9

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