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Fed Lowers Rates But Warns 2025 Will See Fewer Cuts Due to Stubborn Inflation
As the 2 percent target remains elusive, policymakers must also consider the impact of the incoming Trump administration’s plans for the economy.Inc. - 22h -
Stocks Plunge as Fed Forecasts Fewer Rate Cuts Next Year
The Federal Reserve cut rates for a third time this year, but investors shuddered at revised forecasts suggesting only two cuts in 2025.The New York Times - 1d -
How sticky inflation and Fed rate cuts impact Americans' wallets
2024 was a departure from the high inflation numbers of just two years ago, but the fight against rising prices is not over. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady looks back on the ...CBS News - 15h -
Mortgage rates increase despite Fed's rate cut
The Federal Reserve announced its third interest rate cut of the year this week. But despite the good news for consumers, mortgage rates are still rising. Bankrate senior industry analyst Ted ...CBS News - 15h -
Fed cuts rates but ‘hawkish’ forecast hits stocks and sends dollar jumping
US currency hits strongest level in two years after central bank signals only half a percentage point of reductions in 2025Financial Times - 1d -
How the Fed's rate cuts will affect Americans directly?
The Federal Reserve announced its third consecutive interest rate cut of the year on Wednesday, cutting its benchmark rate by a quarter point. Interest rates have now been slashed by a full ...CBS News - 1d -
The Fed Cut Rates and Signaled a Long Fight Against Inflation
Also, California declared an emergency over bird flu. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - 1d -
Fed lowers rates by 0.25 percentage point, but expects fewer cuts
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.CBS News - 1d -
Fed cuts interest rates, delivering relief for borrowers
The rate decision follows two consecutive months of rising inflation.ABC News - 1d -
Wall Street falls sharply as Fed indicates fewer rate cuts in 2025 to fight inflation
Central bank lowers benchmark federal funds rate by a quarter of a percentage point to between 4.25% to 4.5%. The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday, but suggested it would make ...The Guardian - 1d -
Dow loses 1100 points after Fed projects fewer rate cuts
The stock market closed with steep losses Wednesday after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates but projected higher borrowing costs and steeper inflation for 2025. The Dow Jones Industrial ...The Hill - 1d -
What the Fed's December rate cut means for mortgage interest rates
Today's Fed rate cut could have an impact on mortgage rates — but there are other factors at play, too.CBS News - 1d -
Fed cuts interest rate for third time this year as economic uncertainty looms
The Federal Reserve announced a quarter-point cut to its key interest rate Wednesday, an effort to keep stable what appears to be a steady but cooling economy.NBC News - 1d -
Fed cuts interest rate for third consecutive time
The Federal Reserve has announced a quarter-point cut to its key interest rate for a third consecutive time in 2024. NBC News' Brian Cheung has details on the decision and what it could indicate ...NBC News - 1d -
Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point despite firmer inflation
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point Wednesday, in line with market expectations, even as inflation has reaccelerated over the past two months. Fed officials ...The Hill - 1d -
Why money’s flowed into Bank of America bonds — and how a Fed pause in rate cuts may help financial firms
The Federal Reserve’s expected interest-rate cut Wednesday is seen as a potential boost for the banking sector, as corporate bond investors weigh prospects for the U.S.‘s money-center banks.MarketWatch - 1d -
The Federal Reserve Is Cutting Rates With Inflation Moving in the Wrong Direction
Inflation just hit a five-month high in November and asset prices are smashing records.Inc. - 2d -
Investors brace for hawkish Fed rate cut – and more volatile markets in 2025
The spotlight Wednesday will be on Fed Chair Jerome Powell.MarketWatch - 2d -
Fed expected to make another cut in final interest rate decision of 2024
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday will make its final interest rate decision of 2024 with a 0.25 percentage point cut expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.CBS News - 2d -
Fed Expected to Cut Rates, and C.E.O. Shooting Suspect Branded Terrorist
Plus, a beefy new skin care trend.The New York Times - 2d -
Inflation Hangs Around, Slowing Rate Cut Pace
The Federal Reserve will likely reduce interest rates fewer times than expected as high prices persist.Inc. - 3d -
Economists trim Fed rate cut estimates on fear of Trump inflation surge
Deregulation, tax cuts and tariffs stoke probability of stubbornly high price growth, FT-Chicago Booth poll findsFinancial Times - 4d -
Fed to cut rates this week, bringing an end to first phase of easing
The Federal Reserve is set to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point this week, staying on the path it has laid out to slowly bring rates down even as the economic landscape ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Will the Fed signal a pause in rate cuts?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 5d -
Economic Data Points to Fed Rate Cut Next Week, and a Cautious 2025
Persistent inflation probably won’t stop a December rate cut, but it could affect the course of monetary policy for the next two years.Inc. - 6d -
Why a rate cut? Fed’s favorite price gauge likely to show tamer ‘core’ inflation.
Armed with consumer and wholesale inflation reports, Wall Street economists predict the Federal Reserve’s favorite price gauge will show just a mild increase in November and justify an ...MarketWatch - Dec. 12 -
Muted wholesale inflation rate likely gives final go-ahead for Fed to cut interest rates
A key measure of U.S. wholesale inflation posted a small increase in November and probably added the final nail in the coffin in favor of a widely expected reduction in interest rates next week.MarketWatch - Dec. 12 -
This nugget of good news in hottish CPI inflation report may cement Fed interest-rate cut
Inflation has risen since the summer and raised anxiety at the Federal Reserve, but a welcome slowdown in housing costs could be just what the doctor ordered.MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
Inflation Rose in November, But Not Enough to Stop Another Rate Cut
The Fed will meet next week, and the mild uptick is not expected to derail an anticipated quarter-point reduction in interest rates.Inc. - Dec. 11 -
Inflation ticks higher as Fed eyes another rate cut
Inflation picked up slightly in November, according to data released Wednesday by the Labor Department, but likely not by enough to derail the Federal Reserve's plans for another rate cut. Consumer ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Why the Fed Will Cut Rates Even Though Inflation Hasn’t Budged
Everyday Americans still expect sticky inflation in the coming years.Inc. - Dec. 11 -
Traders are pretty sure of a Fed rate cut. What happens if inflation data is too hot?
Traders are pretty confident the Fed will deliver a rate cut next week. What happens if inflation data throws the market a curveball.MarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
Why Powell and the Fed should pause interest-rate cuts in December
Some say November’s jobs data support holding monetary policy steady.MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Jobs report shows hiring surge as Fed weighs interest rate cut
The fresh data marks the first jobs report since the election of Trump.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Inflation threatens Fed rate-cut expectations once again. Here’s why.
With investors looking toward Friday’s November nonfarm-payrolls report, market participants see the potential that it could be overshadowed by an entirely different set of data: next Wednesday’s ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Australia's third-quarter GDP grows at a slower-than-expected 0.3% amid higher rates and sticky inflation
Australia's economy grew at slower than expected in the third quarter, as elevated borrowing costs and sticky inflation continued to weigh down on the slowing economy.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Top Fed Official Leans Toward Rate Cut This Month, If Data Supports It
In a recent speech, Christopher Waller, a member of the Fed Board of Governors, said a rate cut hinged on inflation continuing to drop.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
How Trump's proposed tariffs could impact your wallet
Proposed tariffs on imported goods could raise prices on items like clothing, toys and household appliances. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains the potential impact on ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut, but worries about inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller cited recent data indicating that progress on inflation may be "stalling."CNBC - Dec. 2 -
Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut but worries about inflation
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he is anticipating an interest rate cut in December but is concerned about recent trends on inflation that could change his mind.NBC News - Dec. 2