Fed interest rate cuts could boost stocks, or sink them. Here’s what history says.

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 ...

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates another quarter-point

The Federal Reserve on Thursday lowered its benchmark borrowing rate by 0.25 percentage points. Kelly O'Grady examines what the move could mean for Americans' pocketbooks.

Here's how far HELOC interest rates have dropped this year

HELOC interest rates have dropped by a significant margin since January. Here's what borrowers should know now.

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 - 2 days ago

3 ways HELOC interest rates could drop this November

HELOC interest rates are on the decline. Here's how they could fall even further in November.

Here’s what BlackRock’s Larry Fink says will be powering the stock market for years to come

The head of BlackRock says companies are growing into ‘extreme’ price-to-equity ratios.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Fed Governor Waller sees need for 'more caution' ahead when lowering interest rates

Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Fed Governor Christopher Waller sees need for more caution when lowering interest rates

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September as he expressed concern that the economy could ...

Would the Fed ever rely on AI to decide interest rate moves? The risks are high.

Challenges of artificial intelligence directing U.S. central-bank decisions are substantial.

Business - MarketWatch - 10 hours ago

Yahya Sinwar: the ruthless architect of Hamas’s October 7 attack

Fugitive militant who spent decades in jail has been killed in Gaza

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Trump hawks merchandise as White House race enters final stretch

Republican candidate cashes in on fame to sell pieces of his suits, branded jewellery and footwear and his image

Business - Financial Times - October 17

What causes home equity loan interest rates to drop? And will they keep falling?

Home equity rates have dropped since the Fed's last meeting. Here's what they could do in the future, experts say.

What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for November 2024?

Home equity loan interest rates could fall, but they might not be worth waiting for. Here's everything to know.

Russia's central bank raises interest rate to 21% to fight inflation boosted by military spending

Russia’s central bank has raised its key interest rate by two percentage points to a record-high 21% in an effort to combat growing inflation

World - ABC News - October 25

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