Fed should proceed 'with caution' on rate cuts, Logan says
After having made "a great deal of progress" in bringing down inflation from 40-year highs, Logan said in remarks prepared for delivery to an energy conference at the Dallas Fed, "I anticipate the FOMC will most likely need more rate cuts to finish the ...
Next Fed rate cut could be 'least justified one in modern history': Leuthold Group
Forget the "Fed put." These days, it's starting to seem like the Federal Reserve has been working on a new derivative: the Fed call. That's according to Doug Ramsey, chief investment officer and portfolio manager at the Leuthold Group.
CPI inflation report keeps bets alive for an end-of-year Fed rate cut
U.S. inflation ticked higher in October, but stable core price pressures and tame month-on-month gains prompted a sigh of relief on Wall Street and likely supported bets for an end-of-year interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve.
Fed lowers key interest rate by quarter point as inflation eases but pace of cuts may slow
After a September half-point cut, the reduction would bring the benchmark federal funds rate down three-quarters of a point from its 23-year high.
Inflation on ‘fairly steady monthly pace,’ Fed may pause rate cuts in January, says LPL’s Jeffrey Roach
Wednesday’s data from the consumer-price index suggest inflation is “finding its balance” after a “fairly steady monthly pace” seen in October, as stickier components continue to ease, according to LPL Financial’s chief economist Jeffrey Roach.
Why Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates
On Nov. 7, the Federal Reserve implemented a 0.25% reduction to the federal funds rate, its second cut in over four years. Prospective homebuyers are eager for a silver lining in the housing market. But experts don't anticipate dramatically lower rates before the end of the year.
S&P 500 Forecast: Inflation Data Sparks Fed Rate Cut Hopes – What’s Next?
Inflation data bolsters Fed rate cut hopes, lifting US stock sentiment. Will S&P 500 and Nasdaq extend the post-election rally? Read more for key insights.
The Fed Cut Interest Rates In November, And More Rate Cuts Are Coming
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on November 7. More interest rate cuts are likely through the end of 2026.
What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates
Mortgage rates, in particular, surged last year to their highest level since 2000 but have since come down alongside inflation. But it's been a bumpy ride back to the bottom in recent weeks. What, then, does this latest Fed rate cut mean for mortgage interest rates? That's what we'll break down below.
TSX opens higher as US data reinforces Fed rate cut hopes
Canada's main stock index opened higher on Wednesday, helped by energy shares, after the U.S. inflation data reinforced expectations for a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut next month. At 9:31 a.m. ET (14:31 GMT),
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Inflation Picks Up to 2.6%, but Door Stays Open to Fed Rate Cut
If it is much firmer than Fed officials would like, they might opt to put further rate cuts on temporary hold. That would ...
Inflation Ticks Up, as the Fed’s Victory Remains Incomplete
Inflation has cooled notably, but a pickup in annual price increases underscores that it is not fully back to normal.
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.
Fed rate cuts aren't stopping high-yield checking account from offering rates as high as 8% APY — for now
The Federal Reserve cut rates twice in a row, bringing bank account rates down. See how high-yield checking account rates are ...
What Investors Are Expecting for the Fed's Next Interest Rate Move
After the Federal Reserve's interest-rate cut of a quarter percentage point Thursday, markets are already looking ahead to ...
US Mortgage Rates Rose Again in Week After Trump’s Victory
US mortgage rates continued to rise, building on a recent run-up after Donald Trump won the presidential election.
Inflation heated up in October as expected
As expected by economic forecasters, inflation heated up in October. The consumer price index sped up as expected to a 2.6% ...