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Stocks slide as US central bank signals slower pace of rate cuts
The Federal Reserve warned it would be cautious about more interest cuts in the face of inflation concerns.BBC News - 2h -
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 - 3h -
Stock market plummets after Fed forecasts fewer rate cuts in 2025
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.CBS News - 4h -
Stocks drop sharply after Fed cuts interest rates and signals more cautious approach next year
The DOW dropped more than a thousand points despite a cut in interest rates today. Markets reacted to Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicating a slower pace of cuts than previously expected next year. ...NBC News - 5h -
Jim Cramer explains why the market melted down after the Fed cut rates
Cramer said weak industries like housing and autos are met with rising inflation in food, insurance, healthcare and rent, which require different answers.CNBC - 6h -
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 - 6h -
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 - 8h -
10-year Treasury yield leaps to 4.5% as Fed signals caution on future rate cuts
The Fed cut rates by a quarter point at its final 2024 policy meeting.CNBC - 8h -
Long-dated Treasury yields end at nearly 7-month highs after Fed projects fewer rate cuts in 2025
Yields on 10- and 30-year U.S. government debt finished at their highest levels since May on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve pulled back on the number of interest-rate cuts it foresees for ...MarketWatch - 8h -
Bracing for a Fed Pullback on Interest Rates
Wall Street sees the central bank cutting interest rates on Wednesday. But growing worries about inflation are adding to investor uncertainty about its policy agenda for 2025.The New York Times - 14h -
Mortgage demand drops for the first time in 5 weeks, after interest rates rise
Total application volume fell 0.7% compared with the previous week, according to the MBA's seasonally adjusted index. That was the first decline in five weeks.CNBC - 17h -
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 - 6h -
Fed Cuts Interest Rates, but Projects Fewer Reductions in 2025
Federal Reserve officials projected just two rate cuts in 2025, and they made it clear that future reductions would hinge on inflation progress.The New York Times - 7h -
Dow plummets 1,100 points after Fed scales back plans for interest rate cuts
The Fed cut interest rates a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday.ABC News - 7h -
Fed cuts interest rates, delivering relief for borrowers
The rate decision follows two consecutive months of rising inflation.ABC News - 8h -
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 - 8h -
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 - 10h -
The Fed cut interest rates by another 25 basis points—here’s what will get cheaper
The Fed has cut its benchmark interest rate by 1% since September, making borrowing cheaper for credit cards, loans and auto financing.CNBC - 10h -
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 - 10h -
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 - 10h -
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 - 10h -
Despite Fed cuts, many store credit cards are still charging customers extreme interest rates
Many credit cards offered by major retailers continue to charge exorbitant annual percentage rates (APRs), despite moves by the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates in the economy.NBC News - 10h -
Watch live: Powell gives remarks on expected interest rate cut, Fed's 2025 outlook
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to hold a briefing Wednesday afternoon as the central bank is set to cut interest rates for a third time. The decision comes as inflation picked up ...The Hill - 11h -
Investors brace for hawkish Fed rate cut – and more volatile markets in 2025
The spotlight Wednesday will be on Fed Chair Jerome Powell.MarketWatch - 14h -
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 - 15h -
Suspect in Russian general's killing and Fed expected to cut interest rate: Morning Rundown
The Federal Reserve is expected cut the key interest rate by a quarter-point.NBC News - 17h -
FirstFT: Economists expect a more cautious approach from Fed
Also in today’s newsletter, how Assad airlifted $250mn of Syria’s cash to Moscow and chipmakers Arm and Qualcomm face off in courtFinancial Times - 2d -
Fed charts more cautious path for rates as high prices persist
US central bank poised for another cut as it weighs risks posed by stubborn inflationFinancial Times - 3d -
Will the Fed signal a pause in rate cuts?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 3d -
Stock traders are seeing more reasons to be cautious about the market.
Positive seasonal conditions prevail — though small caps have yet to rally.MarketWatch - 4d -
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. - 5d -
Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates next week. Here's what that means for you
The third interest rate cut in a row is on deck, which is welcome news for consumers struggling to keep up with sky-high interest charges.CNBC - 5d -
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 - 6d -
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 -
Will HELOC interest rates continue dropping this December?
HELOC interest rates have been on a decline for much of 2024 but will they continue to drop this month?CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Why some credit card APRs are rising even after the Fed slashed interest rates
Most credit cards have a variable rate with a direct connection to the Federal Reserve’s benchmark.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
The Fed is on course to cut interest rates in December, but what happens next is anyone's guess
Friday's jobs report virtually cements that the Federal Reserve will approve an interest rate cut when it meets later this month.CNBC - Dec. 7 -
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 -
Fed’s Waller says he supports interest-rate cut at next meeting — for now
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday that as of today, he supports an interest-rate cut at the central bank’s next meeting in a little over two weeks.MarketWatch - Dec. 2