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Why the Fed opted for the big rate cut
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The New York Times - Top stories
Stocks Hit Record High a Day After Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut
The S&P 500 rose 1.7 percent on Thursday, rallying a day after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point.3 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
S&P 500 closes at record high after Fed makes jumbo cut to US interest rates
Global stocks rally as investors bet that the central bank’s move will support US economic growth4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Why a recession still worries this stock-market veteran, despite the Fed’s rate cut
David Rosenberg: Best bets are long-term Treasury bonds and gold, plus utilities, real estate, financials and dividend-paying growth stocks.4 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Mortgage rates went up right after the Fed cut interest rates. Here’s why.
Mortgage rates inched up even though the Federal Reserve cut interest rates. Experts explain why this is a short-lived phenomenon.4 hours ago - Mortgage -
CBS News - Top stories
Why you should open a HELOC as the Fed cuts rates
Multiple cuts to the federal funds rate should spark home equity borrowers to turn to a HELOC. Here's why.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices rise after Fed delivers big interest-rate cut
Oil futures ended higher Thursday, a day after the Federal Reserve delivered a large interest-rate cut and set the stage for further easing of monetary policy.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Fed’s Big Rate Cut Wasn’t Political. It Was an Economic No-Brainer.
The cut was “jumbo.” The implications are bigger.5 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
After Fed rate cut, the next 6 months will be crucial for investors. Here’s why.
“There still are opportunities here,” Erik Aarts at Touchstone Investments said.7 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
Stocks Rally a Day After Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut
The S&P 500 had already been climbing as investors grew more confident that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates by half a percentage point. Thursday’s gain put the index in range of a ...8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
30-Year Mortgage Rate Drops to 6.09% After Fed Rate Cut
The decline in mortgage costs, influenced by expectations of the Federal Reserve’s rate moves, could revive interest in buying, selling and remortgaging, economists said.8 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Fed cuts interest rates, what happens now?
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced an interest rate cut of 0.5%, bringing rates down from their previous 23-year high. CBS News contributor Javier David has more on what that means for you.11 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
Bank of England widely expected to hold interest rates despite big US Fed cut
The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate unchanged at 5% despite a big cut from the U.S. Federal Reserve, its first since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic more than four years ago12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
ABC News - World
Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cut
Bank of England keeps its main interest rate on hold at 5% in wake of big US Fed rate cut13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
What Fed Interest Rate Cuts Means for Mortgages, Car Loans and More
Here’s what the half-point interest rate cut will mean for your car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Why the Fed opted for the big rate cut
As US inflation eases, the central bank is now focused on its other mission: protecting jobs20 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
The Fed’s first rate cut in 4 years
The US central bank trims interest rates by half a percentage point20 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Why the Fed cut interest rates for the first time in 4 years
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday after introducing several rate hikes throughout the pandemic. Martin Baccardax, chief markets correspondent for ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Fed goes bold with rate cut
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter, where we have the latest on the Federal Reserve's rate cuts and the Teamsters' endorsement news. {beacon} Business & Economy Business & ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Big Fed rate cut leaves little changed in stock and bond markets
The rare half-point rate reduction was baked into the rally last week and led to a mild sell-off afterwardYesterday - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Evening: The Fed’s Big Rate Cut
Plus, tonight’s premiere of “The Golden Bachelorette.”Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Why borrowers shouldn't wait for rate cuts to fix their debt
Interest rate cuts may not be worth waiting for if you're stuck with high-rate debt. Here's what to consider now.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Fed Announces Big Rate Cut
“We concluded that this was the right thing for the economy and the people we serve,” the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, said, referring to the central bank’s decision to cut interest rates ...Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
There Was Nothing Political About the Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut
If anything, the cutting should have begun earlier.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's how the Fed's big rate cut affects mortgages
The Federal Reserve slashed rates by an unexpected 50 basis points today. Here's how that could impact mortgages.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
How Fed rate cuts affect the global economy
Federal Reserve interest rate decisions can influence the trajectory of the U.S. economy and create spillover effects in parts of the global financial system.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
How Big Will the Fed Rate Cut Be? Officials Need to Strike a Balance.
Policymakers are expected to lower rates for the first time in four years on Wednesday while releasing fresh economic forecasts.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Despite the Fed's first interest rate cut in years, it may be too soon to refinance your mortgage. Here's why
The Federal Reserve just made its first interest rate cut, which can influence mortgage rates. But it still may be too soon to refinance your mortgage.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Fed goes big with interest rate cut in a bid to head off an economic slowdown
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by half a percentage point, an unusually aggressive move designed to cushion the economy from a further slowdown.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Fed likely to cut interest rates, but size of cut unclear
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates Wednesday for the first time in four years, but how big could the cut be? CBS News contributor Javier David has a preview of the decision.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Inflation hangs over the Fed as it prepares to cut interest rates
The challenge: Keep interest rates low enough for the U.S. economy to expand, but not so low as to overheat labor markets.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
The market looks ahead to the Fed’s rate cut
Investors are betting on 50 basis points and expect a soft landing for the economyYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Here are the pros and cons if the Fed cuts interest rates by 50 basis points instead of 25
Yardeni: Consumers would welcome a large interest-rate cut, but the Fed’s first step should be small.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
Why Uncertainty Still Hangs Over the Fed’s Rate Decision
Investors, economists and politicians are at odds over whether the central bank should cut interest rates by a quarter-point, or more.Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
What a Fed rate cut could mean for the world
From currencies and commodities; equities to bonds — global markets are braced for the first rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
A Fed rate cut is coming. How big is anyone's guess.
The Federal Reserve is poised to cut its key interest rate Wednesday, the first time since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic that it has pushed it lower.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
Market speculation about the next Fed rate cut masks deeper issues
Even so, perma-critics of the US central bank are cracking their knuckles in anticipation2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
A possible Fed interest-rate cut boosts home builders confidence
Builder sentiment rose as mortgage rates fell, the National Association of Home Builders said.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
How the Fed Cutting Interest Rates Affects Stocks, Banks and More
For corporate America, this week’s expected interest rate cut carries risks along with rewards.2 days ago - Federal Reserve
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