Reserve Lowers Rates

Federal Reserve lowers rates by a quarter point

The Federal Reserve announced it is lowering the interest rate by a quarter point. NBC News’ Christine Romans explains what this means for the progress of inflation.

Why the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Isn’t Lowering Your Loan Rates

Fed rate cuts and lending rates do not always experience like-to-like movement. Here’s a quick look at rates, and what to expect moving forward.

Business - Inc. - October 30

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.

ECB lowers rates to 3.25% as inflation slows

Christine Lagarde says Eurozone’s central bankers are close to ‘breaking the neck’ of soaring price pressures

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point

The Federal Reserve approved its second consecutive interest rate cut Thursday.

Business - CNBC - 8 hours ago

Federal Reserve to Cut Rates Again Despite Unclear Post-Election Outlook

Two days after the election, the Federal Reserve will cut rates again.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

What to know about the interest rate cut expected from the Federal Reserve

Another interest rate cut is expected to be announced Thursday afternoon by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more details.

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 - 9 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. - 8 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 ...

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.

Money Market Rates Are Lower, Yes. But Compared to What?

Even with further Fed rate cuts likely, money market funds are a good alternative for stashing cash, and investors are still flocking to them, our columnist says.

Business - The New York Times - October 18

Weight-loss drugs could be key in lowering US obesity rates – experts

Medications like Ozempic ‘transformed’ diabetes care because they improved health outcomes, say experts. Obesity rates have decreased slightly in the US and while it’s too early to say whether the ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

China cuts benchmark lending rates by 25 basis points

The move was expected. China's central bank governor indicated last week that the loan prime rates would be lowered.

Business - CNBC - October 21

2 States to Vote on Lower Minimum Wage Rate for Tipped Workers

Massachusetts and Arizona plan ballot measures that could eliminate the subminimum wage paid to many workers in the restaurant and hospitality industries.

Business - Inc. - October 21

Credit card interest rates are surging: How to lower yours now

The average card rate now surpasses 23%, a record high. Luckily, there are rate-reducing strategies that can help.

Rival creditor group offers Thames Water emergency loan at lower rate

The UK’s largest water and sewerage provider is struggling with a £19bn debt load

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Will you have a lower tax rate in retirement? Maybe not, financial advisors say

Most people will have a lower tax rate when they retire, but others won't due to factors like large required 401(k) and IRA withdrawals, advisors said.

Business - CNBC - 8 hours ago

Federal Reserve interest rate news expected days after Trump wins 2024 election

The Federal Reserve will announce Thursday whether it will cut interest rates again after a jumbo cut in September. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what economists expect.

The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point after election. Here's what that means for you

The second interest rate cut in a row will affect consumer borrowing costs. Here's what it means for your credit card, mortgage rate, car loan and savings.

Business - CNBC - 7 hours ago

Fed Governor Waller sees need for 'more caution' ahead when lowering interest rates

Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September.

Business - CNBC - October 14

Fed Governor Christopher Waller sees need for more caution when lowering interest rates

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September as he expressed concern that the economy could ...

New-home sales jump to highest level since May 2023, as lower mortgage rates drew buyers in

New-home sales surged in September, as home buyers seized on lower mortgage rates.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Three ways to play the bond market as the Fed lowers interest rates, this analyst says

Falling interest rates will steepen the yield curve and make these credit ETFs attractive

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Pending home sales jump to six-month high as lower mortgage rates draw buyers in

U.S. pending home sales rose 7.4% in September, the National Association of Realtors said on Wednesday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

US central bank lowers interest rates by quarter point as new Trump term looms

Rates are now at 4.5% to 4.75%, after two reductions by the Federal Reserve starting in September. The US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point on Thursday, knocking them ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago

NY Fed: ‘Reserves remain abundant’

Cute new measure of the reserve regime just dropped

World - Financial Times - October 21

Pentagon Seeks Silicon Valley Elite to Join Reserves

A new Defense Department initiative would recruit top technical minds as part-time military officers.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

Uber reportedly weighed buying Expedia. Analysts have reservations.

Shares of Expedia Group Inc. rallied after the Financial Times on Wednesday reported that ride-hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc. had weighed a possible purchase of the travel-booking platform. ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

‘This could wreck the area’: anger at new Guggenheim in Spanish nature reserve

Environmental groups are among those appalled at plans to expand into Guernica and the Urdaibai reserve – but others welcome it. A large and almost comically sinister fish named Guggenheim is on ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Arkansas May Have Vast Lithium Reserves, Researchers Say

Federal and state researchers said there might be five million to 19 million tons of lithium, more than enough to meet the world’s demand for the battery ingredient.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

On Navajo Nation, a push to electrify more homes on the vast reservation

After a five-year wait, Lorraine Black and Ricky Gillis heard the rumblings of an electrical crew reach their home on the sprawling Navajo Nation.

What Trump’s Win Means for the Federal Reserve and Jerome Powell

Donald J. Trump spent his first presidency on a collision course with America’s central bank. Will it intensify?

Business - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

What Lower Inflation Means For You

There’s been a surprise fall in the rate at which prices increase

Ozempic lowers Alzheimer’s risk: Research

The diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic could lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease among people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published Thursday. Alzheimer’s disease is the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

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