Fed cuts interest rates days after election

Sticky inflation might make it more tricky for Fed rate cuts, CPI could show

A rapid slowdown in the rate of U.S. inflation appears to have lost steam, potentially raising questions about how aggressively the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

10-year Treasury yield jumps on week as Powell says Fed not in a hurry to keep cutting rates

The 10-year Treasury yield inched higher on Friday as investors digested Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's latest comments and await further economic data.

Business - CNBC - November 15

UK’s borrowing costs rise as Reeves’s budget prompts fears of slower interest rate cuts

Markets conclude higher level of public spending could lead to higher inflation, making cuts in Bank of England rate less likely. . UK government borrowing costs have risen to their highest level ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Czech central bank cuts key interest rate to 4% as inflation stays low

The Czech central bank has cut its key interest rate for the eighth time in a row as inflation remains low and the economy is making a slow recovery

World - ABC News - November 7

How Trump’s win and the latest interest-rate cut will affect you as a consumer, homeowner and investor

Also: Expensive stocks, a Medicare warning and another milestone for Nvidia.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

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. - November 3

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 - November 9

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. - November 7

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

Should you lock in a mortgage rate after the November rate cut? Experts weigh in

Aside from the November rate cut, several factors play a role in timing your mortgage rate lock.

Trump chooses Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff

President-elect chooses his 2024 campaign manager in first appointment to major role in administration

World - Financial Times - November 7

How Orbán seized the Trump moment to speak for Europe

Also in this newsletter: Italy’s second attempt to ship migrants to Albania

World - Financial Times - November 8

The Fed talks about not talking about Trump

Jay Powell sets some limits