Mortgage rates are falling ahead of the Fed’s planned rate cut. How borrowers can capitalize.
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MarketWatch - Business
How low could mortgage rates go now that the Fed has finally started cutting? Economists weigh in.
Here’s what the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cut means for mortgage rates.4 hours ago - Mortgage -
Financial Times - World
Why the Fed opted for the big rate cut
As US inflation eases, the central bank is now focused on its other mission: protecting jobs4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - Business
Why the Fed opted for the big rate cut
As US inflation eases, the central bank is now focused on its other mission: protecting jobs4 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
The Fed’s first rate cut in 4 years
The US central bank trims interest rates by half a percentage point4 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Trump says half-point rate cut shows US economy is ‘very bad’
Former president adds that central bank could be ‘playing politics’ as it reduces interest rates ahead of election9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
Rate Cut Could Bring Relief to Borrowers
The interest rate reduction could mean lower monthly payments or refinancing higher-interest debt for borrowers.10 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Fed goes bold with rate cut
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter, where we have the latest on the Federal Reserve's rate cuts and the Teamsters' endorsement news. {beacon} Business & Economy Business & ...10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Evening: The Fed’s Big Rate Cut
Plus, tonight’s premiere of “The Golden Bachelorette.”10 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Treasury-bill rates tumble after Fed delivers biggest interest-rate cut in years
Yields on Treasury bills maturing in up to three months tumbled on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a half-percentage-point interest-rate cut and signaled the likelihood of additional ...10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Why borrowers shouldn't wait for rate cuts to fix their debt
Interest rate cuts may not be worth waiting for if you're stuck with high-rate debt. Here's what to consider now.11 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil futures trim losses after fall in U.S. crude inventories, Fed rate cut
Oil futures trimmed losses Wednesday, after government data showed U.S. crude inventories fell last week and the Fed delivered a half-point rate cut.11 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
Fed Announces Big Rate Cut
“We concluded that this was the right thing for the economy and the people we serve,” the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, said, referring to the central bank’s decision to cut interest rates ...11 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
Fed chair Jerome Powell says US interest rate cut has nothing to do with election – business live
Powell rejects accusations that timing of rate cut is political and adds US labor market is ‘at a strong place’. What does a Federal Reserve interest rate cut mean for you? Despite fears of a ...12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
What Fed Interest Rate Cuts Means for Mortgages, Car Loans and More
Here’s what the half-point interest rate cut will mean for your car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Top stories
What Fed Interest Rate Cuts Means for Mortgages, Car Loans and More
Here’s what the half-point interest rate cut will mean for your car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.12 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's how the Fed's big rate cut affects mortgages
The Federal Reserve slashed rates by an unexpected 50 basis points today. Here's how that could impact mortgages.13 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
How Fed rate cuts affect the global economy
Federal Reserve interest rate decisions can influence the trajectory of the U.S. economy and create spillover effects in parts of the global financial system.13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
HELOC demand from homeowners surges ahead of Fed interest-rate cut
Mortgage lenders are reporting an uptick in interest from homeowners looking for ways to extract equity from their houses through home-equity lines of credit as mortgage rates are poised to fall.13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
How Big Will the Fed Rate Cut Be? Officials Need to Strike a Balance.
Policymakers are expected to lower rates for the first time in four years on Wednesday while releasing fresh economic forecasts.13 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Despite the Fed's first interest rate cut in years, it may be too soon to refinance your mortgage. Here's why
The Federal Reserve just made its first interest rate cut, which can influence mortgage rates. But it still may be too soon to refinance your mortgage.14 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
The market looks ahead to the Fed’s rate cut
Investors are betting on 50 basis points and expect a soft landing for the economy18 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Exploding pagers join long history of killer communications devices
Israel, blamed by Hizbollah for Tuesday’s attack, has long used telephones and their successors to track and kill enemies22 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
UK inflation holds steady at 2.2% in August
Figures come ahead of Bank of England interest rate decision on ThursdayYesterday - United Kingdom -
CNBC - Business
What a Fed rate cut could mean for the world
From currencies and commodities; equities to bonds — global markets are braced for the first rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
NBC News - Top stories
A Fed rate cut is coming. How big is anyone's guess.
The Federal Reserve is poised to cut its key interest rate Wednesday, the first time since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic that it has pushed it lower.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Bitcoin climbs above $60,000 ahead of Fed rate decision
Bitcoin reclaimed $60,000 on Tuesday as investors awaited details on the Federal Reserve's rate cutting plans.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Cash was king — but these bonds are outperforming ahead of Fed rate cuts
A popular ‘T-bill and chill’ trade is about to become a lot less cool as the Fed starts lowering interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's how a Fed rate cut could impact your credit card balance
The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates on Wednesday. Here's how that would impact people with credit card balances.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
How much will an $800,000 mortgage cost monthly after rate cuts?
Monthly payments on an $800,000 mortgage loan could soon become less expensive. Here's what to know now.Yesterday - Mortgage -
MarketWatch - Business
Bitcoin jumps while Dow falls ahead of the Fed’s interest-rate decision
Bitcoin jumped Tuesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s key rate decision on Wednesday, as traders expect the central bank policymakers to deliver the first interest-rate cut in four years.Yesterday - Crypto -
CBS News - Top stories
How far will mortgage interest rates drop this week?
The Fed is set to issue its first rate cut since 2020 this week. Here's how far mortgage interest rates could then drop.Yesterday - Mortgage -
MarketWatch - Business
Retail sales rise again and show U.S. economy still on solid ground ahead of Fed rate cut
Sales at retailers rose slightly in August in a sign of resilience among U.S. households, suggesting the U.S. economy is still on solid footing as the Federal Reserve plots to cut interest rates.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
How the Fed Cutting Interest Rates Affects Stocks, Banks and More
For corporate America, this week’s expected interest rate cut carries risks along with rewards.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's how the Fed's first rate cut in 4 years may impact your money
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates at its September 18 meeting. Here's how the decision could impact your finances.Yesterday