Why Uncertainty Still Hangs Over the Fed’s Rate Decision

If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Fed poised to look past US election uncertainty with quarter-point rate cut

Central bank expected to stay the course despite a distorted jobs report and unclear path for economic policy

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

New U.S. economy data before next Fed interest rate decision

The Federal Reserve will soon announce its next interest rate move as new data trickles in about the U.S. economy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

Here's what to expect with the Fed's rate cut decision on Thursday

The Federal Reserve will make a rate cut decision on November 7. Here's what economists expect.

Fed cuts interest rates days after election

The Fed cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.

Fed’s Logan says ‘strong and stable’ U.S. economy still faces ‘meaningful uncertainties’

The chief of the Dallas Federal Reserve said the economy is “strong and stable,” but the central bank needs to be watchful for a rebound in inflation as it gradually lowers U.S. interest rates.

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Why you should open a CD even as the Fed continues to cut rates

An additional Federal Reserve rate cut is expected to be issued this week. Here's why you should open a CD anyway.

Why mortgage rates could be heading to 8%, despite a Fed cut

The 30-year rate inched up for the sixth week in a row ahead of an expected interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Why the stock market can count on another Fed rate cut in December

The trend in short-term rates leading up to the U.S. presidential election usually persists.

Business - MarketWatch - 10 hours ago

Trump says he wants to ‘put in comments’ on rate decisions, but not give orders to Fed

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Tuesday offered a fresh defense of his view that he should get to influence the Federal Reserve if elected, as he responded to questions during an ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Diana Taurasi still mulling over decision to retire or play another year

Diana Taurasi is still mulling over her decision whether to play another season in the WNBA or retire

Sports - ABC News - October 22

Fed chair says Trump can't remove him. Could Trump still influence interest rates?

The standoff carries high stakes for the U.S. economy, experts said.

Bull market turns 2. Why fewer Fed rate cuts won’t rattle stock investors.

Even though concerns around a potential reheating of inflation have added to the uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path, it may not stop stocks from going higher, analysts said.

Business - MarketWatch - October 13

Why credit card debt forgiveness is worth it even with more Fed rate cuts

Another interest rate cut was just issued. Here's why you should still pursue credit card debt forgiveness anyway.

Election Uncertainty Makes Some Employers Wary of Adding Jobs

Some employers say they have been wary to expand until the outcome of the presidential election is known.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Trump Is Inheriting Booming Markets and a Decisive Fed

Stocks and bitcoin are smashing records while the labor market deteriorates, U.S. debt balloons, and housing affordability worsens.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

New Interest Rate Cut Comes Amid Post-Election Economic Uncertainty

Trump’s proposed economic policies, particularly tariffs, are anticipated to push inflation up, making the Federal Reserve’s planned series of cuts much less certain.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him

The US central bank cuts interest rates, as its chairman vows to stay on the job.

Fed Leaders Favor Rate Cuts, But Differ on Pace

Four policymakers agree the central bank should make further rate cuts, though some support a slower, smaller set of reductions.

Business - Inc. - October 22

Trump’s victory means fewer Fed rate cuts

“Trump is a president who likes to spend, he was a real-estate developer who loves to borrow. I don’t think he’s shaken either of those ideals,” notes one analyst.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair

US central bank lowers target range by a quarter point to 4.5%-4.75%

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Fed Cuts Interest Rates by a Quarter Point, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear

The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Trump victory casts uncertainty over Ukraine’s future

President-elect Trump’s stunning political comeback, capped by his victory over Vice President Harris this week, has sparked unease over Ukraine’s future and how the incoming Republican ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

What will happen to mortgage rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

The Federal Reserve is set to issue another rate cut this week. Here's what could then happen to mortgage rates.

What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates

Another Fed rate cut is now official. Here's what that could mean for mortgage interest rates.

What the Fed rate cut means for HELOC interest rates

The Federal Reserve issued another cut to the federal funds rate this week. Here's what it could mean for HELOC rates.

Fed Chair Powell: Election will have 'no effects' on policy decisions

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the presidential election will have “no effects” on policy decisions. The fed cut key interest rates a quarter point.

Battle-tested in crisis, Lorie Logan emerges as the Fed’s steady hand in a time of great uncertainty

Lorie Logan, the president of the Dallas Fed, has experience steering the economy during 9/11, the financial crisis and COVID-19.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

5 Key Questions Hanging Over the Lucy Letby ‘Killer Nurse’ Case

Ms. Letby, a neonatal nurse in England found guilty of murdering seven babies, has lost a fresh appeal bid. A growing number of experts have raised concerns about the evidence.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Odour of oil and return of Trump hang heavy over Cop29 in Baku

Prospects of strong outcome appear dim but there is hope the talks will address pressing issue of climate finance. More than 100 heads of state and government are expected to land in Baku, the ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Fed’s Waller calls for rate cut caution after ‘disappointing’ data

Influential governor says US economy in ‘sweet spot’ but hotter than expected inflation not welcome

World - Financial Times - October 15

Would a Strong Job Market Stop Fed Rate Cuts? This Official Says No.

Mary C. Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said that the central bank shouldn’t act “out of fear.”

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Top Trump economic adviser says big Fed rate cut was justified

Kevin Hassett is contender to replace Jay Powell as US central bank chair if Republican wins election

Business - Financial Times - October 18

The Fed Looks Like It Made a Mistake With Its Jumbo Rate Cut

Strong economic data and a still-hot economy has made some experts wonder whether the central bank made the right call with its jumbo rate cut.

Business - Inc. - October 18

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