Interest Rate Debate

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 - November 7

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 ...

Top stories - CBS News - November 7

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 - November 7

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 ...

Top stories - CBS News - November 7

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 - November 7

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 ...

Top stories - CBS News - November 7

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.

Top stories - CBS News - November 7

How the interest rate cut from the Fed could affect you

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced an interest rate cut Thursday for the second time in the last three months as inflation continues to decline. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has ...

Here's how far HELOC interest rates have dropped this year

HELOC interest rates have dropped by a significant margin since January. Here's what borrowers should know now.

Trump has promised lower interest rates. That will be largely out of his control.

While Trump has sought to pressure the Fed to cut rates, consumer rates on mortgages and other loans are determined by a range of factors largely outside of the president’s control.

Politics - NBC News - November 11

Why mortgage interest rates may drop again this week

Could mortgage interest rates head back down again this week? Here's why they could.

Inflation's up again. Here's what it could mean for mortgage interest rates.

Inflation ticked back up to 2.6% in October. Here's what that rise could mean for mortgage rates.

Top stories - CBS News - November 13

Inflation rises 2.6% in October after Fed starts interest rate cuts

U.S. inflation rose 2.6% on an annual basis in October, matching forecasts from economists, but signaling a bumpy road ahead in the Federal Reserve's battle to tame inflation. CBS News MoneyWatch ...

Top stories - CBS News - November 13

Will credit card interest rates increase now that inflation is climbing?

Inflation ticked back up again in October, which could impact your credit card interest rates. Here's how.

Top stories - CBS News - November 13

Inflation rises slightly as economy reacts to interest rate cuts

New data shows inflation rose slightly as the Federal Reserve navigates interest rate cuts following signs of cooling prices and a weaker labor market. CBS News contributor JD Durkin has more.

Top stories - CBS News - November 13

Stocks end lower after Powell throws cold water on hopes for December interest-rate cut

The Federal Reserve doesn’t need to rush to lower its benchmark interest rate, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Powell says the Fed doesn't need to be 'in a hurry' to reduce interest rates

"The strength we are currently seeing in the economy gives us the ability to approach our decisions carefully," Powell said.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Powell says Fed in no ‘hurry’ to lower interest rates further

Central bank chair warns path to a reduction in inflation will be ‘bumpy’

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Post-election stock rally fizzles as interest rate concerns grow

Stocks tumbled on Friday as the post-election rally fizzled and investors fretted over the path of interest rates.

How far have home equity loan interest rates fallen in 2024?

Home equity loan interest rates have been on a steady downward path all year. Here's what to know now.

4 risks of waiting for home equity loan interest rates to fall further

Home equity loan interest rates are falling, but is it worth waiting for them to drop further? Here's what to know.

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane but not all central banks have taken action yet. See how this affects you

World - Financial Times - November 20

How far have mortgage interest rates fallen in 2024?

Mortgage interest rates have moved up and down throughout 2024. Here's what to know now.

Retail credit card interest rates hit all-time high

The average rate on credit cards from some of America's biggest retailers has soared to an all-time high of more than 30%, according to personal finance site Bankrate. That's up from just over 24% ...

When will personal loan interest rates drop? Experts weigh in

Personal loans were not immune from recent interest rate hikes. Here's when experts think they could drop again.

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

Federal Reserve cuts interest rate for second time in 2024

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

How the Federal Reserve interest rate cut could affect Americans

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

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

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates another quarter-point

How the interest rate cut from the Fed could affect you

Here's how far HELOC interest rates have dropped this year

Trump has promised lower interest rates. That will be largely out of his control.

Why mortgage interest rates may drop again this week

Inflation's up again. Here's what it could mean for mortgage interest rates.

Inflation rises 2.6% in October after Fed starts interest rate cuts

Will credit card interest rates increase now that inflation is climbing?

Inflation rises slightly as economy reacts to interest rate cuts

Stocks end lower after Powell throws cold water on hopes for December interest-rate cut

Powell says the Fed doesn't need to be 'in a hurry' to reduce interest rates

Powell says Fed in no ‘hurry’ to lower interest rates further

Post-election stock rally fizzles as interest rate concerns grow

How far have home equity loan interest rates fallen in 2024?

4 risks of waiting for home equity loan interest rates to fall further

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

How far have mortgage interest rates fallen in 2024?

Retail credit card interest rates hit all-time high

When will personal loan interest rates drop? Experts weigh in

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