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

Here's the financial impact of the Fed's expected pause on rate cuts

The Fed is expected to hold off on another rate cut at its Jan. 29 meeting. Here's what it means for your finances.

CBS News - Jan. 28

Why you may be getting 'shortchanged' on certificate of deposit interest rates, researcher says

It's often a better deal for consumers to pick a long-term certificate of deposit and pay an early withdrawal penalty than buy a short-term CD, research shows.

CNBC - Jan. 28

JD Vance defends Trump on birthright citizenship, says the U.S. should "look out for the interests of our citizens first"

Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. doesn't have to have "the dumbest immigration policy in the world" simply because the nation was founded by immigrants.

CBS News - Jan. 26

Will the Fed respond to Trump’s call on interest rates?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - Jan. 26

Trump piles pressure on Fed chair Jay Powell to cut interest rates

US central bank widely expected to hold borrowing costs steady at meeting next week

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Trump tells Davos he’ll demand that interest rates drop. It’s a fresh jab at the Fed.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered remarks Thursday in a video appearance at the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland.

MarketWatch - Jan. 23

President Donald Trump says he'll 'demand that interest rates drop immediately'

The comments represented an initial strike at Fed officials, with whom Trump had a highly contentious relationship during his first term in office.

CNBC - Jan. 23

How will CD interest rates be impacted by the January Fed meeting?

Could CD interest rates decline again this month? Here's what savers should consider before the January Fed meeting.

CBS News - Jan. 23

Trump says he will 'demand' lower interest rates

Trump made a virtual address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

ABC News - Jan. 23

Fed to keep rates on hold for ‘foreseeable future’, Pimco says

US central bank will wait for more details of Trump’s policies before resuming cuts, says bond manager’s investment chief

Financial Times - Jan. 23

UK interest rates have a long way yet to fall, says Goldman Sachs

Broken Britain

Financial Times - Jan. 22

Interest rates won't fall as fast as expected if tariffs stoke inflation, UBS CEO says

"Inflation is much more sticky than we have been saying," UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti said Tuesday.

CNBC - Jan. 21

First Horizon CEO says he's cautious about interest rate cuts in 2025

CNBC's Jim Cramer highlights the regional bank space, talking with First Horizon CEO Bryan Jordan.

CNBC - Jan. 16

What savers should do now with interest rates on pause

A rise in inflation all but assures a pause in interest rate cuts. Here's what savers should do in the interim.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Fed Governor Waller sees potential for multiple interest rate cuts in 2025

In a CNBC interview, the policymaker said he expects the first cut could come in the first half of the year.

CNBC - Jan. 16

CPI Rose in December, a Sign the Fed’s Inflation Fight Has Stalled

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

BoE may need to speed up rate cuts in coming year, policymaker says

Alan Taylor says stalling UK economy raises risks that five or six reductions will be needed

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Surprise fall in inflation boosts interest rate cut hopes

Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Inflation Rose in December, Putting Rate Cuts Into Question

The consumer price index rose 2.9 percent in the last month of the year, the Labor Department reports.

Inc. - Jan. 15

CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's rate decision

Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.

CBS News - Jan. 15

CPI Rose in December, a Sign the Fed’s Inflation Fight Has Stalled

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

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 - Jan. 14

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 - Jan. 13

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 - Jan. 11

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 - Jan. 11

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 - Jan. 10

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 - Jan. 10

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 - Jan. 10

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 - Jan. 9

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 - Jan. 9

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 - Jan. 9

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

One official warned that “progress on inflation could continue to stall.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

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 - Jan. 8

Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show

Stubborn inflation, and potential tariffs, make future rate cuts uncertain.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

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 - Jan. 8

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