What the Latest Fed Rate Cut Means for Mortgage Interest Rates
When the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point in September, it wasn't a particularly surprising move. At that point, the Fed was expected to make its first rate cut of the year in response to cooling inflation.
2 firm inflation prints just made the Fed's 2025 rate cut path a lot 'murkier'
October inflation readings out this week have shown little progress toward the Fed's 2% inflation target, putting into question how deeply the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2025. On Wednesday,
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.
The Fed Just Cut Interest Rates Again. Should You Sign a Mortgage ASAP?
The Fed has lowered its benchmark interest rate twice this year, with its most recent rate cut in November. While rate cuts from the Fed should gradually lead to lower mortgage rates, we haven't gotten there yet. There's no reason to rush into a mortgage ...
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.
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.
Mortgage Rate Predictions: The Aftermath of a Fed Rate Cut and the Election
The Federal Reserve delivered a 0.25% interest rate cut last week. But prospective homebuyers wishing for lower mortgage rates are likely to be disappointed. While the central bank influences home loan rates,
The Fed will need to tread a cautious path in cutting rates in 2025, says one strategist
U.S. stock futures were inching higher on Wednesday morning after the latest consumer-price index report matched expectations. "A hotter-than-expected inflation number could h
Should the Fed have waited to cut rates?
Breitbart's John Carney discusses the state of the economy heading into 2025 on 'Kudlow.'
What the Fed Rate Cuts Mean for Your Bills
The Fed’s benchmark federal funds rate influences the cost of borrowing for individuals and businesses. In theory, with the two cuts already in place and Wall Street assigning a
Traders keep bets on Dec rate cut after latest US economic data
Futures tied to the Federal Reserve's policy rate edged down after data showed wholesale prices firmed a little more than ...
How Trump’s win and the latest interest-rate cut will affect you as a consumer, homeowner and investor
It wasn’t all about the presidential election this week. Though the big news story came Tuesday night into Wednesday morning ...
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New Interest Rate Cut Comes Amid Post-Election Economic Uncertainty
only to rise again once the central bank actually cut its benchmark rate. Broader interest rates have risen because ...
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Project abandonments, delays slow on interest rate cut
The construction industry saw a slight uptick in market stress last month despite continued improvement in overall project ...
'Balls in the air': The big four bank that's pushed back its predicted interest rate cut
The National Australia Bank (NAB) has revised its prediction for a central bank cash-rate cut, delaying its forecast from ...
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 ...
Odds of a December Interest-Rate Cut Jump After Inflation Matches Expectations
Wall Street gained confidence that the Federal Reserve will opt for another quarter-point interest-rate cut in December after the consumer price index for October matched expectations. Traders saw a ...