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‘I’m overwhelmed’: I inherited $185,000. With the Fed lowering rates, should I park it in 5% CDs or high-yield savings accounts?
“My brother got a better interest rate because he acted fast, and here I am twiddling my thumbs, overwhelmed with banks.”6 hours ago -
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3 big credit card debt mistakes to avoid this October
With credit card interest rates near record highs, borrowers should carefully avoid making these mistakes in October.8 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Why Now's a Good Time to Rethink Your Corporate Credit Card Strategy
With the Fed cutting interest rates, experts say it could be time to renegotiate your borrowing power.8 hours ago -
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3 reasons to pursue credit card debt consolidation this October
If you're dealing with high-rate card debt, debt consolidation could make sense to consider right now.9 hours ago -
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Will the Fed rate cut lower your credit card debt?
With credit card rates at a record high, any potential relief would be welcome news for millions of cardholders.10 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
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The Fed’s 50-basis-point rate cut poses risks for retirees
Will inflation stage a comeback?10 hours ago -
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Biden administration gets boost from Fed rate cut
The Biden administration is touting its confidence in the economy after a Federal Reserve interest rate cut spurred a stock market rally. Markets popped last week after the Fed cut interest rates ...16 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Treasury yields end above one-year lows as traders ramp up ‘soft landing’ bets
Yields on long-dated Treasurys drifted higher on Monday as traders bet that the Federal Reserve would deliver the “soft landing” that investors have been hoping for.Yesterday -
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Here are the credit products already cheaper after the Fed's rate cut
Lenders are already lowering rates on some products, providing savings to borrowers. Here's what to know.Yesterday -
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Oil prices fall after Iran’s president says country is prepared to ease Middle East tensions
Oil futures ended lower Monday, giving up earlier gains, after Iran’s president told reporters the country was prepared to ease tensions in the Middle East if Israel takes the same actions.Yesterday -
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Credit card debt forgiveness could make sense this October. Here's why.
The Fed cut rates last week, but it may not provide enough relief for those facing high-rate credit card debt.Yesterday -
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Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari sees a slower pace of rate cuts ahead
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said Monday that he expects policymakers to dial down the pace of interest rate cuts after last week’s half percentage point reduction.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
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These industries are most likely to hire faster now that the Fed cut interest rates. Hint: tech isn’t on the list.
Some sectors are more likely to pick up hiring as borrowing costs fall. Here’s what that could look like.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari sees a slower pace of rate cuts ahead
Kashkari said Monday that he expects to dial down the pace of interest rate reductions after the central bank eased policy by a half percentage point last week.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
Financial Times - World
Fed rate cuts should boost corporate America’s buyback binge
No one wants to end up paying more for a poorer-quality companyYesterday - Federal Reserve -
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Investors cheer a soft landing scenario after Fed’s big rate cut. But they’re still keeping their guard up for a downturn.
The Federal Reserve finally gave stock-market investors what they wanted this week by cutting interest rates for the first time since March 2020, making a soft landing for the economy more likely ...Yesterday -
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Good News for the Stock Market: The Fed Believes Its Jumbo Rate Cut Was a 1-and-Done
Investors are cheering as policymakers expect the labor market to hold steady through a series of smaller cuts into 2025.Yesterday -
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How to position your investment portfolio for lower rates, according to experts
Money managers suggest it could be time to load up on rate-sensitive assets as the Federal Reserve eases monetary policy.2 days ago -
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Gold’s record rally gets added jolt from Fed rate cut. Is there anyone left to buy?
Some analysts warn the pool of potential gold buyers could begin to run dry.3 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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Small-cap stocks post longest rally since 2021 after Fed rate cut. What’s next?
Small-cap stocks just saw their longest winning streak in three and a half years, after the Federal Reserve recalibrated its monetary policy with a big interest-rate cut.3 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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The Fed decision’s lone dissenter worries the bigger rate cut sends a ‘premature victory’ message to markets
Michelle Bowman was the first Federal Reserve governor to dissent from an interest-rate decision since 2005.3 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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The Fed rate cut scared me. Where should I invest my $127,000 in savings now?
This reader wonders whether CD rates, high-yield savings accounts and bond ladders are still smart moves, even if interest rates keep dropping.3 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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Jamie Dimon: Only 5% of everyday Americans probably know about the Fed’s historic interest-rate cut
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon suggests the half-point interest-rate cut is “a minor thing” that Wall Street — not Main Street — is obsessing over.3 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Investors hope US rate cuts will provide lift for emerging market debt
Local currency bonds have lagged this year but Fed’s move is expected to ease pressure on developing nations3 days ago -
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Oil prices log weekly gains after Fed rate cut, rising Middle East tensions
Oil futures booked solid weekly gains, boosted by the Federal Reserve’s large interest-rate cut and a renewed rise in tensions in the Middle East.4 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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Should you borrow home equity now that the Fed has cut rates?
It could be a smart time to borrow from your home's equity — but you should consider a few factors first.4 days ago - Federal Reserve -
The New York Times - Business
What’s Next for Rate Cuts? The Fed Is Watching Jobs and Prices.
A Federal Reserve official predicted quarter point rate cuts if data looked ‘fine’. But he also set out a scenario for a pause — or faster reductions.4 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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Should you buy a home after the Fed's big rate cut?
There are some compelling reasons why homebuyers may want to act now that the Fed has cut rates. Here's what to know.4 days ago -
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Top Fed official would back more aggressive interest rate cuts if US data worsen
Influential governor Christopher Waller says inflation is falling more quickly than he expected4 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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Can debt relief help with your tax debt?
Dealing with overdue tax debt? There are debt relief options that can help — but they may not be what you expect.4 days ago -
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Is debt consolidation a good way to get out of credit card debt?
Debt consolidation may seem like an easy solution to your credit card debt, but it may not work in every situation.4 days ago -
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The Fed finally cut interest rates — but let's not get too excited just yet
If you're running a small business, this cut in interest rates will have little impact.4 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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Stocks at risk of a bubble after Fed’s jumbo rate cut, BofA strategist says
One Bank of America strategist thinks the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest-rates by 50 basis points this week will ultimately end in tears for investors.4 days ago -
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Will the Fed cut interest rates again this year? Experts weigh in.
The Fed delivered a large interest rate cut this week. Will they do it again?4 days ago - Federal Reserve -
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China unexpectedly leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged after Fed’s jumbo cut
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) at 3.35%, as well as the five-year LPR at 3.85%.4 days ago - China -
The New York Times - Business
Stocks Hit Record High a Day After Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut
The S&P 500 rose 1.7 percent on Thursday, rallying a day after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point.5 days ago