Fed Cuts Interest Rates for First Time in Four Years

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 - 2 days ago

Fed cuts interest rates days after election

The Fed cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.

Larry Fink says the Fed won't cut interest rates as much as markets expect this year

"I do believe we have greater embedded inflation in the world than we've ever seen," Fink said.

Business - CNBC - October 29

What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates

Another Fed rate cut is now official. Here's what that could mean for mortgage interest rates.

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What the Fed rate cut means for HELOC interest rates

The Federal Reserve issued another cut to the federal funds rate this week. Here's what it could mean for HELOC rates.

Wall Street reacts to Trump win as Fed weighs interest rate cut

President-elect Trump’s victory spurred a surge on Wall Street with the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq reaching record highs. It comes as the Federal Reserve is weighing another interest rate cut with a ...

Here's what to expect with the Fed's next interest rate cut looming

On Thursday, the Federal Reserve will announce its latest decision on whether to cut its benchmark interest rate again. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what to know.

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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 - Yesterday

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 - Yesterday

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 ...

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 ...

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

China cuts interest rates in battle to hit year-end growth target

Beijing steps up efforts to reboot economy amid mounting pressure to achieve goal of about 5% growth

World - Financial Times - October 21

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 - 2 days ago

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

How to rethink cash as the Fed cuts interest rates, according to top financial advisors

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates in September, and more cuts are expected at least into 2025. Earnings on cash are expected to fall as well.

Business - CNBC - October 23

The Fed is expected to cut interest rates again Thursday. Here's everything you need to know

Markets are pricing in a near-certainty that the FOMC will lower its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Interest rate cut expected from Fed, U.S. markets surge after Trump election win

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is expected to announce an interest rate cut of 0.25 percentage points Thursday afternoon. That news comes as U.S. markets soar following the election of Donald ...

Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago

Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks after interest rate cuts

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will remarks Thursday afternoon as the independent central bank prepares to cut interest rates for a second time. The decision comes after the administration ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

The Fed just cut interest rates by another 25 basis points—here’s what will get cheaper

With interest rates declining, borrowing costs for credit cards, personal loans, and auto financing should get a bit cheaper, saving a few bucks on most loans.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

The stock market is expecting more interest-rate cuts than the Fed can give

The U.S. central bank doesn’t have much room to combat the next U.S. economic crisis.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 hours ago

If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

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

10-year Treasury yield ends below 4-month high after Fed cuts rates again

Yields on long-dated U.S. government debt dropped from their highest levels since early July on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected quarter-point interest-rate cut.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

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

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 Cuts Interest Rates for First Time in Four Years

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

Fed cuts interest rates days after election

Larry Fink says the Fed won't cut interest rates as much as markets expect this year

What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates

What the Fed rate cut means for HELOC interest rates

Wall Street reacts to Trump win as Fed weighs interest rate cut

Here's what to expect with the Fed's next interest rate cut looming

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

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?

How the interest rate cut from the Fed could affect you

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

China cuts interest rates in battle to hit year-end growth target

Federal Reserve cuts interest rate for second time in 2024

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

How to rethink cash as the Fed cuts interest rates, according to top financial advisors

The Fed is expected to cut interest rates again Thursday. Here's everything you need to know

Interest rate cut expected from Fed, U.S. markets surge after Trump election win

Watch live: Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks after interest rate cuts

The Fed just cut interest rates by another 25 basis points—here’s what will get cheaper

The stock market is expecting more interest-rate cuts than the Fed can give

If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?

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

10-year Treasury yield ends below 4-month high after Fed cuts rates again

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

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

Fed Leaders Favor Rate Cuts, But Differ on Pace

Trump’s victory means fewer Fed rate cuts

Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point

What will happen to mortgage rates after this week's Fed rate cut?

New U.S. economy data before next Fed interest rate decision

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