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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 - 31m -
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 - 38m -
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 - 1h -
Fed cuts rates but ‘hawkish’ forecast hits stocks and sends dollar jumping
US currency hits highest level in two years after central bank signals only half a percentage point of reductions in 2025Financial Times - 1h -
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 - 1h -
Fed cuts interest rates, delivering relief for borrowers
The rate decision follows two consecutive months of rising inflation.ABC News - 2h -
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 - 2h -
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 - 4h -
Fed lowers rates by 0.25 percentage point, but expects fewer cuts
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.CBS News - 1h -
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 - 4h -
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 - 4h -
Federal Reserve cuts interest rate again
The Federal Reserve announced another interest rate cut, reducing its benchmark rate by .25 percentage points. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more on the move.CBS News - 4h -
Which CD account should you open now that the Fed's cut rates again?
A CD can still be valuable even with the latest Fed rate cut. Here's how.CBS News - 4h -
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 - 4h -
Investors brace for hawkish Fed rate cut – and more volatile markets in 2025
The spotlight Wednesday will be on Fed Chair Jerome Powell.MarketWatch - 8h -
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 - 9h -
Fed Expected to Cut Rates, and C.E.O. Shooting Suspect Branded Terrorist
Plus, a beefy new skin care trend.The New York Times - 12h -
Worried that the Fed will need to raise rates? You can buy this cheap insurance.
“Rate-hedged” bond funds can make money when interest rates rise and bond prices fall.MarketWatch - 13h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Will the Fed signal a pause in rate cuts?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 3d -
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 -
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 -
Inflation is rising again: Why you should invest in gold now
The right gold investing strategy could pay off now that inflation is ticking back up again. Here's why.CBS News - 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 -
Why you should open a $10,000 long-term CD for 2025
If you have $10,000 in a traditional savings account, you may want to move it into a long-term CD now. Here's why.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Should you open a home equity loan before the December Fed meeting?
Do you need to apply for a home equity loan before the Fed's December meeting? Here's what borrowers should do now.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Is a $5,000 CD still worth opening now?
With interest rates falling, the benefits of a $5,000 CD have become less clear. Here's what savers should consider.CBS News - Dec. 9 -
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 -
Why you should open a long-term CD before the December Fed meeting
The final Federal Reserve meeting of 2024 is set for December 17. Here's why you should open a long-term CD before then.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 -
Should you open a long-term CD after your current account matures?
If your current CD account is set to mature, it may be smart to move the funds to a long-term CD instead. Here's why.CBS News - 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 -
Central banks should tread cautiously with rate cuts, says OECD
Core price pressures and services inflation should make rate-setters wary of cutting too fast, report concludesFinancial 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 -
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 -
Should you open a long-term CD this December?
Long-term CD accounts have been beneficial for savers in recent years. But are they still worth opening this month?CBS News - Dec. 2