Mortgage rates are stuck at 7% as Fed holds steady on interest rates
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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 - 15h -
Trump lashes out after Fed keeps interest rates steady
US president had called on the central bank to sharply reduce borrowing costsFinancial Times - 17h -
Fed holds rates steady, takes less confident view on inflation
The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate in check Wednesday, reversing a recent trend of easing policy.CNBC - 19h -
Trump slams Fed after decision to hold interest rates steady
Federal Reserve officials held interest rates steady after their latest policy meeting, drawing sharp criticism from President Donald Trump.NBC News - 17h -
Fed holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's inauguration.CBS News - 17h -
Fed holds interest rates steady amid uncertainty over Trump’s impact on economy
Fed chair declines to provide ‘any response or comment whatsoever’ on president’s public demands for lower rates. Federal Reserve officials decided on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady as ...The Guardian - 20h -
Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?
The Fed's rate pause is likely to impact borrowing costs — but will it make mortgage loans more affordable?CBS News - 20h -
Fed holds rates steady as Trump tariffs loom, economy hums
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday after price increases ticked up over the past three months, suggesting inflation may still have some life in it. Central bankers held rates ...The Hill - 20h -
The Fed is expected to hold rates steady. That will help banks, Moody’s says.
An expected decision this week by the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates steady will help bottom lines in the banking sector, at least in the short term, Moody’s Ratings analysts said.MarketWatch - 1d
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Mastercard earnings set an upbeat tone for fintech stocks. These numbers stand out.
Among the highlights from Mastercard’s report: A pickup in U.S. volumes and an encouraging outlook for the year.MarketWatch - 11m -
Southwest Airlines expects slower pace of cost increases in 2025
Southwest Airlines said Thursday that it faces higher costs in 2025 as inflation persists, but it managed to swing to a fourth-quarter profit due to a boost from lower fuel prices.MarketWatch - 18m -
Treasury yields dip amid slowing growth out of Europe and U.S.
Yields on U.S. government debt were falling slightly Thursday morning as traders focused on data that showed economic growth slowing in the U.S. and stalling in three countries in Europe at the end ...MarketWatch - 26m -
Nokia shares head for best day in months, as hard-hit mobile business appears to be stabilizing
Investors cheered results from Finnish telecom-equipment maker Nokia Corp., which swung to a profit in the final quarter of 2024, driving shares to their best session in months.MarketWatch - 32m -
Jobless claims drop to lowest level in three weeks, supporting Fed’s assessment that labor market is solid
Initial jobless claims fell by 16,000 to 207,000 in the week that ended Jan. 25, the Labor Department said Thursday. It’s the lowest level in in three weeks.MarketWatch - 39m
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The F.D.A. Upgraded a Recall of Some Lay’s Potato Chips. Here’s What to Know.
The Food and Drug Administration is using its most severe notice in a recall of more than 6,000 bags of chips in two states because of “undeclared milk.”The New York Times - 8m -
Mastercard earnings set an upbeat tone for fintech stocks. These numbers stand out.
Among the highlights from Mastercard’s report: A pickup in U.S. volumes and an encouraging outlook for the year.MarketWatch - 11m -
GDP grew at a 2.3% pace in the fourth quarter, less than expected
GDP was expected to grow at a seasonally adjusted 2.5% annualized pace in the fourth quarter of 2025.CNBC - 12m -
Southwest Airlines expects slower pace of cost increases in 2025
Southwest Airlines said Thursday that it faces higher costs in 2025 as inflation persists, but it managed to swing to a fourth-quarter profit due to a boost from lower fuel prices.MarketWatch - 18m -
ECB warns of ‘headwinds’ to Eurozone economy as it cuts rate to 2.75%
Move comes after Fed keeps borrowing costs on holdFinancial Times - 19m