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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 - 1d -
Federal Reserve decision coming on final interest rate cut for 2024
The Federal Reserve is set to announce a potential reduction to the interest rate, its final potential move in 2024. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more on what's expected.CBS News - 1d -
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 - 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 Fed has a big interest rate decision coming Wednesday. Here's what to expect
Traders are pricing in a near certainty that the Fed on Wednesday will lower its key rate by a quarter percentage point.CNBC - 1d -
Investors brace for hawkish Fed rate cut – and more volatile markets in 2025
The spotlight Wednesday will be on Fed Chair Jerome Powell.MarketWatch - 1d -
Here's what to know as the Federal Reserve is expected to make another rate cut
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger speaks with "CBS Mornings" about what to expect and the impact of the Federal Reserve's final interest rate decision of 2024, which happens Wednesday.CBS News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Fed Expected to Cut Rates, and C.E.O. Shooting Suspect Branded Terrorist
Plus, a beefy new skin care trend.The New York Times - 1d -
If Men Are in Trouble, What Is the Cause?
The declining ability of many boys and men to compete at school and in the workplace has become both a social and a political issue.The New York Times - 2d -
With the Fed poised to cut rates, 'there's an urgency to act now' to get best returns on cash, expert says
With the Federal Reserve poised to cut interest rates again, experts say cash savers would be wise to shop around now for the best yields.CNBC - 2d -
The Fed is likely to cut rates, but some worry it may not be the right move, CNBC survey found
Economists and strategists are uncertain about the inflation outlook, the CNBC Fed Survey for December found.CNBC - 2d -
The little-known reason that the Fed will continue to lower rates in 2025
Current rates are significantly contractionaryMarketWatch - 2d -
Here's what to expect from the Fed's interest rate decision this week
The Federal Reserve will announce a rate decision on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Economists are now expecting fewer cuts in 2025.CBS News - 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 - 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. - 6d -
Chinese bond yields at widest gap with US in more than a decade
Long rally in China’s debt comes amid domestic economic slowdown and hunt for haven assetsFinancial Times - 6d -
ECB lowers rates to 3% and paves way for more cuts
Growth forecasts pared back as bank’s president Christine Lagarde says some decision makers wanted larger reductionFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
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 -
Asian stocks rise after US inflation data clears way for rate cut
Currencies strengthen against dollar as investors position for loosening by Federal ReserveFinancial Times - 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 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 -
How fast will the ECB lower interest rates?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
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 -
Treasury yields end at lowest levels since October as jobs data reinforce December rate-cut expectations
Treasury yields finished broadly lower on Friday, led by a drop in the 1-month Treasury-bill rate, after November’s stronger-than-expected jobs data reinforced the view of many market participants ...MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
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 -
Why a ‘robust’ jobs report for November probably wouldn’t derail Fed rate cut
A “decently robust” U.S. jobs report on Friday probably wouldn’t derail the Fed from delivering an interest-rate cut this month, according to BlackRock’s Russ Brownback.MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
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 -
French bond yields rise as traders await no-confidence vote on government
The price Paris must pay to sell its debt rose early Wednesday ahead of a no-confidence vote on the government expected WednesdayMarketWatch - 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 -
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’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 -
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