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The Fed cut interest rates but mortgage costs jumped. Here's why
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate spiked after the Federal Reserve cut rates. Experts say expectations for rate cuts in 2025 fueled the jump.CNBC - 1d -
The Fed’s rate cuts were supposed to make borrowing cheaper. So why is it harder than ever to buy a house?
The Federal Reserve’s interest-rate cuts have done little to help home buyers and sellers.MarketWatch - 1d -
The Fed cut rates again — but don’t expect your credit-card APR to get much lower anytime soon. Here’s why.
Interest-rate cuts are supposed to lower borrowing costs, but that’s not necessarily happening for credit-card users.MarketWatch - 1d -
How sticky inflation and Fed rate cuts impact Americans' wallets
2024 was a departure from the high inflation numbers of just two years ago, but the fight against rising prices is not over. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady looks back on the ...CBS News - 2d -
Mortgage rates increase despite Fed's rate cut
The Federal Reserve announced its third interest rate cut of the year this week. But despite the good news for consumers, mortgage rates are still rising. Bankrate senior industry analyst Ted ...CBS News - 2d -
What the Fed's new rate cut means for gold investing
The Federal Reserve rolled out its third rate cut of the year this week, a move that could impact the gold market.CBS News - 2d -
Home sales rebound as buyers seize a dip in mortgage rates. Could the bump be short-lived?
Existing-home sales rose to a rate of 4.15 million in November, the National Association of Realtors said.MarketWatch - 2d -
What it means after the Fed cut interest rates again
The Federal Reserve said it is lowering rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, marking a full percentage point drop since September. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger ...CBS News - 2d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
How the Fed's rate cuts will affect Americans directly?
The Federal Reserve announced its third consecutive interest rate cut of the year on Wednesday, cutting its benchmark rate by a quarter point. Interest rates have now been slashed by a full ...CBS News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Fed cuts interest rates, delivering relief for borrowers
The rate decision follows two consecutive months of rising inflation.ABC News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Investors brace for hawkish Fed rate cut – and more volatile markets in 2025
The spotlight Wednesday will be on Fed Chair Jerome Powell.MarketWatch - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Fed Expected to Cut Rates, and C.E.O. Shooting Suspect Branded Terrorist
Plus, a beefy new skin care trend.The New York Times - 3d -
Sober for party season? No thanks! Why this Londoner won't be cutting back on alcohol
The rise of ‘sober coaching’ is of no interest to Henry Conway, who can find an appropriate tipple for any occasionYahoo Sports - 5d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Will the Fed signal a pause in rate cuts?
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week aheadFinancial Times - 6d -
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. - Dec. 13 -
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 -
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 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 -
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 -
Car sales jump to 3 1/2-year high. Big incentives for buyers are back.
Sales of new cars and trucks rose in November to the highest level in three-and-a-half years, helped by bigger incentives for car buyers as dealers sought to clear out excess inventories.MarketWatch - 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
