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Fed cuts interest rates a second time but economists say 2025 outlook uncertain
Many economists still expect another quarter-point cut ahead in December. But expect more debate on the Fed's path in 2025.
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.
Fed Officials Fret Over How Far They Can Lower Interest Rates
Several Federal Reserve officials Wednesday reiterated their deep uncertainty over how far the central bank will need to lower interest rates, highlighting the difficulty policymakers face in trying to determine the right setting to keep the economy on an even keel.
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.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, days after election of Trump
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday, setting the latest path for borrowing costs just two days after the victory of President-Elect Donald Trump.
Fed's Schmid: extent of further rate cuts 'remains to be seen'
Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Jeffrey Schmid on Wednesday said the U.S. central bank's interest-rate cuts to date acknowledge its growing confidence that inflation is headed down, but gave no steer on how many more rate cuts he feels may be appropriate.
Fed Cut Interest Rates, So Why Do Mortgage Rates Keep Climbing?
Though the Federal Reserve has been cutting interest rates, mortgage rates have been increasing or holding steady. When will potential homeowners see mortgage relief.
Kansas City Fed's Schmid says 'remains to be seen' how much further interest rates fall
Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Schmid on Wednesday said the extent to which interest rates will fall is uncertain. Read more here.
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Inflation's up again. Here's what it could mean for mortgage interest rates.
This uptick underscores the challenges facing the Federal Reserve, which began easing interest rates in September in ...
Powell to Speak on Interest Rates and the Economy. Look for Clues About the Fed’s Next Rate Decision.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will headline a busy week of central-bank officials’ public remarks on Thursday.
Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates stay at 6.88% while 15-year terms remain at 6.13%
The median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.88% as of November 12, which is unchanged from yesterday.
Why mortgage interest rates may drop again this week
The mortgage interest rates of 2020 and 2021 may never reappear but, if they do, it will be a gradual process to get them ...
Inflation ticked up in October, CPI report shows. What happens next with interest rates?
Forecasters had expected lingering inflation in October. How will the new numbers affect the next Federal Reserve decision on ...
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Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates stay at 6.88% while 15-year terms rise to 6.13%
With mortgage rates changing daily, it's a good idea to check today's rate before applying for a loan. It's also important ...
Russian farmers rush to sell grain to profit from high interest rates
Russian farmers appear to be changing their habit of withholding excess grain for better times amid low global prices, as ...
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 ...