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The Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
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.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
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 -
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.Top stories - NBC News - November 15 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
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.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
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 youWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
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.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
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 - November 1