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Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says No Need to ‘Hurry’ to Cut Rates
A strong economy is giving Federal Reserve officials room to move “carefully” as they lower interest rates, the central bank chair said.Business - The New York Times - November 14 -
Fed eyes ‘gradual’ approach to cutting U.S. interest rates, minutes show
“Many” senior Federal Reserve officials said a more gradual approach to reducing interest rates was warranted in light of ongoing uncertainty about the U.S. economy and the appropriate level of ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Fed Minutes Show Options Are Open on Interest Rate Cuts
Minutes from a Nov. 6-7 meeting showed that Federal Reserve policymakers favored lowering rates “gradually.”Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Fed minutes show officials backed gradual pace of rate cuts
FOMC members take more optimistic stance on labour market outlook at November meetingWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Despite a half-point Fed rate cut, the average credit card interest rate fell by just 0.13%, report finds
Credit card APRs are edging lower after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half point, but not by much.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
What will happen to home equity loan rates after this week's Fed rate cut?
Another Fed rate cut is expected this week. Here's what that could mean for home equity loan rates.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
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 - November 7 -
Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% after Fed rate cut and Trump’s win
Mortgage applications rose 0.5% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares
Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects youWorld - Financial Times - November 20 -
Bitcoin rises 3% after topping $73,000 for the first time since March
Bitcoin has struggled to reclaim the $70,000 level this year after reaching a record of $73,797.68 in March.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
How much does a $250,000 HELOC cost now that rates are dropping?
Thinking about borrowing $250,000 from your home's equity? Here's what your HELOC payments could look like now.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
How much does a $10,000 HELOC cost monthly now that rates are falling?
A $10,000 HELOC comes with inexpensive monthly payments that could fall further in the months ahead.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
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 - November 7 -
Should you refinance your home equity loan now that rates are cut? Experts weigh in
Interest rates were cut again last week. Does that make now a smart to refinance your home equity loan?Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Euro zone inflation rises to higher-than-expected 2%, weakening case for jumbo rate cut
The fresh inflation print is seen as crucial in judging whether the European Central Bank could consider a half-percentage-point interest rate cut.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
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Bank of England cuts UK interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spike
The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point after inflation across the U.K. fell below its target rate of 2%World - ABC News - November 7 -
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 recoveryWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
Bank of England cuts main interest rate by a quarter-point to 4.75% after UK inflation falls
Bank of England cuts main interest rate by a quarter-point to 4.75% after UK inflation fallsWorld - ABC News - November 7 -
UK inflation surges above Bank of England's 2% target, curbing December rate cut expectations
The hike marks a sharp increase from the 1.7% rise recorded in September and exceeds the 2.2% forecast of economists polled by Reuters.Business - CNBC - November 20 -
Traders trim Bank of England rate cut bets after U.K. inflation rebounds
The chances of another rate cut this year by the Bank of England has diminished after data showed an acceleration in the pace of Britain’s inflation last month.Business - MarketWatch - November 20 -
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 - November 7 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Election-week Fed meeting won’t give markets the roadmap they want
Next Thursday, economists expect broad agreement among Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues on a decision to reduce the benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point to a range of ...Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
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 - November 6 -
Interest rate cut expected from Fed, U.S. markets surge after Trump election win
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce an interest rate cut of 0.25 percentage points Thursday afternoon. That news comes as U.S. markets soar following the election of Donald ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks after interest rate cuts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will remarks Thursday afternoon as the independent central bank prepares to cut interest rates for a second time. The decision comes after the administration ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Why credit card debt forgiveness is worth it even with more Fed rate cuts
Another interest rate cut was just issued. Here's why you should still pursue credit card debt forgiveness anyway.Top stories - CBS News - November 7
