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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

Traders are pretty sure of a Fed rate cut. What happens if inflation data is too hot?

Traders are pretty confident the Fed will deliver a rate cut next week. What happens if inflation data throws the market a curveball.

MarketWatch - Dec. 11

Will HELOC interest rates continue dropping this December?

HELOC interest rates have been on a decline for much of 2024 but will they continue to drop this month?

CBS News - Dec. 10

Why some credit card APRs are rising even after the Fed slashed interest rates

Most credit cards have a variable rate with a direct connection to the Federal Reserve’s benchmark.

NBC News - Dec. 10

Feds collected records of congressional staff, reporters in Trump-era leak probes

The Justice Department failed to follow internal policy and ignored protections when seeking records from members of Congress, dozens of congressional staffers and members of the media, a watchdog ...

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

The Fed slashed interest rates, but some credit card APRs aren't going down. Here's why

Although the Federal Reserve started slashing interest rates in September, the average retail card rate has only gone up.

CNBC - Dec. 9

Trump Says He Won’t Try to Fire Jay Powell as Fed Chair

The president-elect said he would not try to replace the Federal Reserve chair, but would seek to cut immigration, impose tariffs and more.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Arsenal ratings: Lackluster Gunners drop points

Their set-piece prowess saved a point at Fulham, but Arsenal could only move one point closer to Liverpool.

ESPN - Dec. 8

Trump says he won't seek to remove Fed chairman Powell

President-elect Trump in a new interview said he does not plan to try and fire Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve upon taking office next year. "No, I don't think so. I don't see it," ...

The Hill - Dec. 8

Donald Trump says he won't fire Fed chief Jerome Powell

President-elect Donald Trump says he will not try to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term runs through May 2026, during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press.

NBC News - Dec. 8

Trump says he won't fire Fed chief Jerome Powell

President-elect Donald Trump said he will not try to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whose term runs through May 2026.

NBC News - Dec. 8

How fast will the ECB lower interest rates?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - Dec. 8

The Fed is on course to cut interest rates in December, but what happens next is anyone's guess

Friday's jobs report virtually cements that the Federal Reserve will approve an interest rate cut when it meets later this month.

CNBC - Dec. 7

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

These Two Factors Could Set Up a Trump Clash With the Fed

If borrowing costs don’t drop and household costs remain high, the incoming president could turn his ire on the traditionally independent central bank.

Inc. - Dec. 5

4 mortgage interest rate scenarios that could occur in 2025

Many experts predict a gradual decline in mortgage rates next year, but other scenarios could play out.

CBS News - Dec. 5

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

Liverpool player ratings: Alexander-Arnold, Salah star in thriller vs. Newcastle

Mohamed Salah continued his flying form to help Liverpool come from behind and draw Newcastle United.

ESPN - Dec. 4

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

Powell ‘not concerned’ over risks Trump will stifle Fed independence

US central bank chief says his institution has ‘broad support’ on Capitol Hill

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says Inflation Is a ‘Little Higher’ Than Expected

Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, said it was too early for the central bank to start reacting to the tariffs that President-elect Trump had been promising.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Interest rates forecast to be higher for longer due to Budget

Measures in the Budget will boost growth in the short-term, but interest rates will fall more slowly, it says.

BBC News - 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 concludes

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Fed commentary, Foot Locker, ADP jobs data: What to Watch

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will be releasing a fresh round of commentary alongside St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem and Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin. The central bank is set to ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

What drives home equity loan interest rates?

Wonder what impacts home equity borrowing rates? Here are the factors borrowers should be aware of.

CBS News - Dec. 3

America’s Hidden Racial Divide: A Mysterious Gap in Psychosis Rates

Black Americans experience schizophrenia and related disorders at twice the rate of white Americans. It’s a disparity that has parallels in other cultures.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

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

What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for December 2024?

Will December be a good time to borrow from your home equity? Here's where rates could head this month.

CBS News - Dec. 3

What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for December 2024?

If you're planning to buy or refinance a home this month, here's what mortgage rates could look like.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut, but worries about inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller cited recent data indicating that progress on inflation may be "stalling."

CNBC - Dec. 2

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

Kids worked overnight shifts at pork processing plant, feds find

Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux Falls, Iowa.

CBS News - Dec. 2

Fed Governor Waller says he is 'leaning toward' a December rate cut but worries about inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Monday he is anticipating an interest rate cut in December but is concerned about recent trends on inflation that could change his mind.

NBC News - Dec. 2