Cutting Rates Mortgage

How to trade the post-election, post rate-cut melt-up

Stocks are set to rally further — but the bond market doesn’t like what it sees.

Business - MarketWatch - 8 hours 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.

Powell: Fed won't 'speculate' about Trump's impact on economy

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points on Thursday, the second consecutive cut since a two-year rate hike run to curb post-pandemic inflation, as the economy and labor ...

Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago

Federal Reserve cuts interest rate for second time in 2024

The Federal Reserve announced an interest rate cut of 0.25 percentage points as inflation continues to cool. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the announcement and CBS News ...

Facing Post-Election Concerns, Federal Reserve Cuts Rate by Quarter-Point

After Donald Trump’s election win, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate to about 4.6 percent.

Business - Inc. - 7 hours ago

Trump’s win and the Fed’s rate cut are giving the stock market an open road

S&P 500 races ahead, and opportunities surface in solar power and crypto.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 hours ago

How the Federal Reserve interest rate cut could affect Americans

The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut could affect Americans who are borrowing money or are saving money. Jacob Sonenshine, a markets reporter at Barron's, joins CBS News with more on the ...

What does the Fed's interest rate cut say about the state of the economy?

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time this year just days after the end of a presidential race in which inflation played a big role. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates another quarter-point

The Federal Reserve on Thursday lowered its benchmark borrowing rate by 0.25 percentage points. Kelly O'Grady examines what the move could mean for Americans' pocketbooks.

Despite a half-point Fed rate cut, the average credit card interest rate fell by just 0.13%, report finds

Credit card APRs are edging lower after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half point, but not by much.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

What will happen to home equity loan rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

Another Fed rate cut is expected this week. Here's what that could mean for home equity loan rates.

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

European Central Bank set for third interest rate cut of the year in meeting this week

Markets are eyeing two more rate cuts from the euro area's central bank this year amid a weak growth outlook and lower inflation.

Business - CNBC - October 14

How much does a $200,000 home equity loan cost per month now that rates are cut?

As interest rates fall, home equity loans become cheaper. Here's what a $200,000 home equity loan costs monthly now.

Waller skeptical of more big Fed rate cuts amid worries a strong economy could reignite inflation

A key voter on the Federal Reserve said the surprising strength of the economy suggests the central bank should “proceed with more caution” in cutting U.S. interest rates to make sure inflation ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Global public debt to hit $100tn this year, says IMF; Boeing to raise up to $25bn to shore up balance sheet – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as IMF warns that future debt levels could be higher than currently projected. Cooling labour market adds to Reeves’s tax-raising ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Fed’s Daly open to skipping rate cut at one of two remaining meetings this year

San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly on Tuesday said she is open to skipping an interest-rate cut at one of the Federal Reserve’s two remaining policy meetings this year.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

How much does a $15,000 home equity loan cost monthly now that rates were cut?

A home equity loan for $15,000 comes with inexpensive monthly payments now. Here's what to know.

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