Canary Wharf credit rating cut deeper into junk by Fitch

New-home construction dips in September, as builders await rate cuts

Construction on new U.S. homes fell 0.5% in September, the Commerce Department said Friday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Back-to-back rate cuts no indication of future ECB policy, governor says

Slovenian central bank chief Boštjan Vasle argues central bank needs flexibility to respond to signs of persistent inflation

World - Financial Times - October 20

China cuts benchmark lending rates by 25 basis points

The move was expected. China's central bank governor indicated last week that the loan prime rates would be lowered.

Business - CNBC - October 21

China cuts interest rates in battle to hit year-end growth target

Beijing steps up efforts to reboot economy amid mounting pressure to achieve goal of about 5% growth

World - Financial Times - October 21

Why home equity borrowers shouldn't wait for the November rate cut

If you need to access your home equity consider acting now, before a potential November rate cut. Here's why.

Small Business Owners More Confident About Borrowing After Rate Cut

Entrepreneurs and the banks that finance their expansions and upgrades are more optimistic, as refinancing and new loans get easier.

Business - Inc. - October 29

The UK Budget in five charts: Reeves limits BoE space for rate cuts

Central bank is nevertheless still likely to ease policy this year and next

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Fed poised to look past US election uncertainty with quarter-point rate cut

Central bank expected to stay the course despite a distorted jobs report and unclear path for economic policy

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Federal Reserve to Cut Rates Again Despite Unclear Post-Election Outlook

Two days after the election, the Federal Reserve will cut rates again.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

BoE expected to cut interest rates despite looser fiscal policy

UK central bank focused on longer-term picture of slowing inflation even as Budget predicted to increase near-term demand

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Will gold's price fall after this week's Fed rate cut?

The Fed rate cut could have a big impact on gold prices this week, but that impact may not be what you'd expect.

Gold vs. silver investing: Which is better when interest rates are cut?

Both can be smart investments right now, experts say, but one option could make more sense for your portfolio.

Why you should open a CD even as the Fed continues to cut rates

An additional Federal Reserve rate cut is expected to be issued this week. Here's why you should open a CD anyway.

Here's what to expect with the Fed's rate cut decision on Thursday

The Federal Reserve will make a rate cut decision on November 7. Here's what economists expect.

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates, but Signals Stickier Inflation

The central bank said that future cuts would be gradual amid higher inflation forecasts after the new government introduced spending and tax increases in its budget.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Wall Street reacts to Trump win as Fed weighs interest rate cut

President-elect Trump’s victory spurred a surge on Wall Street with the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq reaching record highs. It comes as the Federal Reserve is weighing another interest rate cut with a ...

Will UK interest rate cut make mortgages and loans cheaper?

Bank of England interest rates affect the mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions of people.

Here's what to expect with the Fed's next interest rate cut looming

On Thursday, the Federal Reserve will announce its latest decision on whether to cut its benchmark interest rate again. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what to know.

What a potential Fed rate cut could mean for the economy

As the Fed wraps up its two-day meeting, there's a chance of another interest rate cut. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the potential impact on ...

What to know about the interest rate cut expected from the Federal Reserve

Another interest rate cut is expected to be announced Thursday afternoon by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more details.

Why mortgage rates could be heading to 8%, despite a Fed cut

The 30-year rate inched up for the sixth week in a row ahead of an expected interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

New Interest Rate Cut Comes Amid Post-Election Economic Uncertainty

Trump’s proposed economic policies, particularly tariffs, are anticipated to push inflation up, making the Federal Reserve’s planned series of cuts much less certain.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

How to trade the post-election, post-rate-cut melt-up

Stocks are set to rally further — but the bond market doesn’t like what it sees.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago

US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him

The US central bank cuts interest rates, as its chairman vows to stay on the job.

Powell: Fed won't 'speculate' about Trump's impact on economy

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points on Thursday, the second consecutive cut since a two-year rate hike run to curb post-pandemic inflation, as the economy and labor ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Federal Reserve cuts interest rate for second time in 2024

The Federal Reserve announced an interest rate cut of 0.25 percentage points as inflation continues to cool. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the announcement and CBS News ...

Facing Post-Election Concerns, Federal Reserve Cuts Rate by Quarter-Point

After Donald Trump’s election win, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate to about 4.6 percent.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

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