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The little-known reason that the Fed will continue to lower rates in 2025
Current rates are significantly contractionaryMarketWatch - 6h -
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 - 7h -
Will CD interest rates rise again in 2025? Experts weigh in
CD rates have been dropping recently, but will that change in the new year? Here's what experts think.CBS News - 11h -
FBI probing alleged child sex abuse in little-known Christian sect
A growing number of child sex abuse allegations from around the world have prompted a broad investigation by the FBI of a long-quiet Christian sect known as the "Two by Twos," "The Way" and "The ...CBS News - 15h -
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 - 23h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Will the Fed signal a pause in rate cuts?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 1d -
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. - 3d -
How could HELOC rates change after the December Fed meeting?
The final Federal Reserve meeting of 2024 is set for next week. Here's what it could mean for HELOC interest rates.CBS News - 4d -
5 reasons to invest in 1-gram gold bars before 2025
Investing in these small gold bars makes a lot of sense — especially if you do so before the new year rolls around.CBS News - 4d -
Little reason for the West to exult over Assad’s downfall
The fall of the Syrian regime has resulted in the rise of violent jihadist forces, which could impose enduring costs on Western security, as the West continues to engage with the victorious HTS ...The Hill - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 5d -
NHL Power Rankings: Rangers sink even lower as disastrous season continues
The Rangers have been unable to stop their precipitous fallCBS Sports - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Why the Fed Will Cut Rates Even Though Inflation Hasn’t Budged
Everyday Americans still expect sticky inflation in the coming years.Inc. - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
The Fed slashed interest rates, but some credit card APRs aren't going down. Here's why
Although the Federal Reserve started slashing interest rates in September, the average retail card rate has only gone up.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
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 -
Will mortgage rates fall below 6% in 2025? Here’s what experts say.
The incoming Trump administration’s policies could affect mortgage rates in 2025, real-estate economists say.MarketWatch - 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 -
How to get a low home equity loan rate for 2025
Ready to borrow from your home equity? Here are three ways to get a low home equity loan rate for 2025.CBS News - 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 -
4 mortgage interest rate scenarios that could occur in 2025
Many experts predict a gradual decline in mortgage rates next year, but other scenarios could play out.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
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 -
5 reasons to invest in 1-ounce gold bars before 2025
It could make a lot of sense to add 1-ounce gold bars to your portfolio before the new year. Here's why.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
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 -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says Inflation Is a ‘Little Higher’ Than Expected
Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, said it was too early for the central bank to start reacting to the tariffs that President-elect Trump had been promising.The New York Times - 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 -
3 ways seniors can lower their credit card debt in 2025
If you're a senior with high-rate credit card debt, it helps to start exploring these three options now, before 2025.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Scientists dissect ‘world’s rarest whale’ for clues on little-known species
Only seven spade-tooth whales have ever been documented, now work is beginning on a specimen that washed ashore in New Zealand in July. A spade-tooth whale – thought to be the world’s rarest whale ...The Guardian - 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