Latest in Economists: Fed Will Cut Rates a Quarter Point Next Week and Twice More This Year
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Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair
US central bank lowers target range by a quarter point to 4.5%-4.75%World - Financial Times - Yesterday -
What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates
Another Fed rate cut is now official. Here's what that could mean for mortgage interest rates.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
What the Fed rate cut means for HELOC interest rates
The Federal Reserve issued another cut to the federal funds rate this week. Here's what it could mean for HELOC rates.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
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Federal Reserve lowers rates by a quarter point
The Federal Reserve announced it is lowering the interest rate by a quarter point. NBC News’ Christine Romans explains what this means for the progress of inflation.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
European Central Bank set for third interest rate cut of the year in meeting this week
Markets are eyeing two more rate cuts from the euro area's central bank this year amid a weak growth outlook and lower inflation.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
New U.S. economy data before next Fed interest rate decision
The Federal Reserve will soon announce its next interest rate move as new data trickles in about the U.S. economy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Would a Strong Job Market Stop Fed Rate Cuts? This Official Says No.
Mary C. Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said that the central bank shouldn’t act “out of fear.”Business - The New York Times - October 15 -
Top Trump economic adviser says big Fed rate cut was justified
Kevin Hassett is contender to replace Jay Powell as US central bank chair if Republican wins electionBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
The Fed Looks Like It Made a Mistake With Its Jumbo Rate Cut
Strong economic data and a still-hot economy has made some experts wonder whether the central bank made the right call with its jumbo rate cut.Business - Inc. - October 18 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
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.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Fed May Cut Rates in Response to Tight Credit Conditions
This week, the central bank will likely announce reduced interest rates as low demand for loans continues.Business - Inc. - 3 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 ...Top stories - NBC News - 2 days ago -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
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 -
Trump’s win and the Fed’s rate cut are giving the stock market an open road
S&P 500 races ahead, and opportunities surface in solar power and crypto.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
What does the Fed's interest rate cut say about the state of the economy?
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time this year just days after the end of a presidential race in which inflation played a big role. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
How the interest rate cut from the Fed could affect you
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced an interest rate cut Thursday for the second time in the last three months as inflation continues to decline. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
As the Fed cuts rates, here’s which CDs are actually increasing their APYs
The general trend since September has been lower CD yields, but some are going in the opposite directionBusiness - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Why the stock market can count on another Fed rate cut in December
The trend in short-term rates leading up to the U.S. presidential election usually persists.Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago -
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 -
How Fed Rates Influence Credit Cards, Loans, Savings and More
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate moves influence car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Mortgage rates are likely to stay high after Trump's election win—despite Fed rate cuts
With a Republican sweep of the presidency and Congress, mortgage rates could stay well above 6% for the rest of 2024.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Bull market turns 2. Why fewer Fed rate cuts won’t rattle stock investors.
Even though concerns around a potential reheating of inflation have added to the uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path, it may not stop stocks from going higher, analysts said.Business - MarketWatch - October 13 -
Big Fed rate cut was justified, but it may have acted politically, Trump economic adviser says
Kevin Hassett, who was Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers in the Trump administration from 2017 to 2019, agreed with Trump’s view that the Federal Reserve has acted politically in recent ...Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
How to rethink cash as the Fed cuts interest rates, according to top financial advisors
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates in September, and more cuts are expected at least into 2025. Earnings on cash are expected to fall as well.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
Fed rate cuts were supposed to buoy small-cap stocks. What’s holding them back?
Small-cap stocks were widely expected to benefit most from the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cuts — but that has yet to materialize.Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
The Fed is expected to cut interest rates again Thursday. Here's everything you need to know
Markets are pricing in a near-certainty that the FOMC will lower its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago