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Fed Wrestles with How Aggressively to Cut Interest Rates

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  • A global bond sell-off is deepening as investors pare Fed rate-cut expectations

    A sell-off in global bond markets is accelerating, fueling concerns over government finances and raising the specter of higher borrowing costs.
    CNBC - 14h

  • Small-cap stocks face heightened risk with rate cuts in question, warns BofA

    The recent selloff in small-cap stocks left the Russell 2000 index in correction territory.
    MarketWatch - 1d

  • Wall Street stocks waver after robust US data puts brake on rate cut bets

    Treasury yields rise to highest level since late 2023
    Financial Times - 1d
  • Stocks fall back to pre-Election Day levels amid renewed inflation and interest-rate concerns

    Stocks fall back to pre-Election Day levels amid renewed inflation and interest-rate concerns

    The post-Election Day rally in stock prices is fading amid forecasts that the Federal Reserve will not lower interest rates as much as expected.
    NBC News - 1d

  • What's the CD interest rate forecast for 2025?

    Planning to open a CD account? It may help to know where experts say CD rates could head this year.
    CBS News - 1d

  • India's inflation slows to lower-than-expected 5.22% in December, boosting case for rate cuts

    The full year inflation forecast for the RBI's 2024 fiscal year ending June 2025 is projected at 4.8%.
    CNBC - 1d

  • FirstFT: Dollar hits 2-year high as interest rate assumptions change

    Also in today’s newsletter, China’s trade surplus reached a new record and the reinvention of El Salvador
    Financial Times - 1d

  • This is what it could take for the Fed to hike interest rates

    Some economists are now contemplating what was previously unthinkable — and they are focused on the personal-consumption expenditures price index
    MarketWatch - 3d

  • Dow sees worst start to a year since 2016 as Fed rate-cut hopes fade for 2025

    U.S. stocks are down so far in 2025 as market volatility climbs.
    MarketWatch - 3d

  • Stocks and Bonds Fall After Strong Jobs Report Fuels Interest Rate Concerns

    Stronger-than-expected data on the labor market has added to clues that the economy continues to run at a solid pace, amplifying fears about stubborn inflation.
    The New York Times - 4d

  • Surprising December jobs growth is denting chances of a first-half Fed rate cut

    Friday’s unexpectedly big increase in December nonfarm payrolls led to a diminished market-based likelihood for any rate cut by the Federal Reserve until September, based on one method of ...
    MarketWatch - 4d

  • Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts

    Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.
    CBS News - 4d
  • The Fed Is in No Rush to Cut Rates

    The Fed Is in No Rush to Cut Rates

    Fed officials have signaled that it will take more than one weak report to convince them that the labor market is deteriorating.
    The New York Times - 4d
  • Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last

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

    Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn’t see the need to go any further.
    NBC News - 5d

  • HELOC interest rates drop to 18-month low: Should you open one now?

    HELOC interest rates dropped again this week. Here are three reasons why you should open the line of credit now.
    CBS News - 5d

  • What's a good home equity loan interest rate in 2025?

    With the interest rate climate changing again, it helps borrowers to know what a good home equity loan rate is now.
    CBS News - 5d

  • 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 - 5d

  • Why two Fed officials doubt the need for many more rate cuts

    One official warned that “progress on inflation could continue to stall.”
    MarketWatch - 5d

  • How to pay less interest on credit card debt in 2025

    There are multiple ways to pay less interest on your credit card debt this year. Here are five to explore now.
    CBS News - 5d
  • Tax Cuts or the Border? Republicans Wrestle Over Trump’s Priorities.

    Tax Cuts or the Border? Republicans Wrestle Over Trump’s Priorities.

    President-elect Donald J. Trump has waffled on his preferences for how his party tackles his agenda, adding to the uncertainty for Republicans.
    The New York Times - 6d
  • Fed officials saw need for ‘careful approach’ to future rate cuts

    Fed officials saw need for ‘careful approach’ to future rate cuts

    Minutes from December meeting show policymakers are concerned about US inflation risks
    Financial Times - 6d
  • Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show

    Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show

    Stubborn inflation, and potential tariffs, make future rate cuts uncertain.
    The New York Times - 6d

  • Most Fed officials were worried about higher inflation, but not enough to put rate hikes on the table, minutes of December meeting show

    “Almost all” Fed officials judged that the upside risks to inflation had increased, according to minutes of the Fed’s December meeting released Wednesday.
    MarketWatch - 6d

  • What's a good CD interest rate in 2025?

    CD rates have dropped, but they're still relatively high as 2025 begins. Here's what's considered a good rate now.
    CBS News - 6d

  • What factors drive mortgage loan interest rates?

    The Fed rate decisions aren't the only factor that plays a role in where mortgage rates head next.
    CBS News - 6d
  • Fed Minutes May Show Why More Rate Cuts Will Face Hurdles

    Fed Minutes May Show Why More Rate Cuts Will Face Hurdles

    After a quarter-point cut in December, Chairman Jerome Powell said policymakers may be more cautious, since the incoming administration will create more uncertainty.
    Inc. - 6d

  • Fed’s Waller backs more rate cuts, says he doesn’t think proposed Trump tariffs will spark inflation

    Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday that he doesn’t think that proposed import tariffs from the incoming Trump administration will lead to upward pressure on inflation.
    MarketWatch - 6d
  • Trump: ‘Interest rates are far too high’

    Trump: ‘Interest rates are far too high’

    President-elect Trump on Tuesday declared interest rates are too high even as he decried still-elevated inflation, setting up renewed tensions with the central bank chair who resisted pressure cut ...
    The Hill - Jan. 7

  • Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

    Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you
    Financial Times - Jan. 7
  • US corporate bankruptcies hit 14-year high as interest rates take toll

    US corporate bankruptcies hit 14-year high as interest rates take toll

    Consumer companies such as Party City hit by persistent inflation and weak spending
    Financial Times - Jan. 7

  • HELOC interest rate pros and cons to know for 2025

    A HELOC interest rate comes with some significant pros and cons in today's evolving economic climate.
    CBS News - Jan. 6

  • This 401(k) plan feature is a 'green light to contribute aggressively,' advisor says

    If you're eager to max out your 401(k) early in 2025, you could miss part of your employer's matching contribution without the "true-up" feature.
    CNBC - Jan. 6
  • Donald Trump denies he will pare back aggressive tariffs plan

    Donald Trump denies he will pare back aggressive tariffs plan

    Washington Post report said aides were aiming to target only critical imports but president-elect calls it ‘fake news’. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday denied a newspaper report that said ...
    The Guardian - Jan. 6

  • Fed has hit the pause button for rates, and may only cut once this year, experts say

    The Federal Reserve is going to sit on the sidelines and may only cut rates once this year, according to prominent economists attending the American Economic Association meeting in San Francisco ...
    MarketWatch - Jan. 6
  • ECB has been too slow to cut rates, Eurozone economists warn

    ECB has been too slow to cut rates, Eurozone economists warn

    Almost half of analysts polled by the FT accuse rate-setters of being ‘behind the curve’
    Financial Times - Jan. 5

  • How much will a $10,000 CD earn at today's lower rates?

    CD returns on a $10,000 deposit have dropped, but they're not insignificant. Here's how much savers can still earn.
    CBS News - Jan. 3

  • Smart stands by 'aggressive' playcalls in CFP loss

    Georgia coach Kirby Smart says he doesn't regret aggressive offensive playcalls that backfired during the Bulldogs' College Football Playoff quarterfinal loss to Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl.
    ESPN - Jan. 3

  • Chinese stock market slump deepens with bond yields hitting record lows as PBOC reportedly signals rate cuts

    Economic data on tap appeared thin on Friday, while investors in Asia continue to assess China's monetary easing policy, political chaos in South Korea.
    CNBC - Jan. 3

  • Why the U.S. economy is still strong despite the Fed’s 2022-’23 rate hikes

    Something surprising happened on the way toward the highest U.S. interest rates in more than a dozen years: Neither consumers nor businesses buckled under the weight of higher borrowing costs from ...
    MarketWatch - Jan. 3
  • Real estate trends for 2025: Regional sales, interest rates, more

    Real estate trends for 2025: Regional sales, interest rates, more

    From home sales ramping up in the South to when mortgage interest rates could come down, NBC’s senior business correspondent Christine Romans shares everything to know before buying a home in 2025.
    NBC News - Jan. 2
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