The Fed’s Rate Cut: A ‘Soft Landing’ – Or ‘Fake News’?
The rate cut is about repairing the Fed’s damaged credibility. “Going big” with 50 basis points is a psychological gambit, to convey decisiveness and self-confidence.
Mortgage Rates Are Dropping After the Fed's Rate Cut. Here's Why I'd Still Wait to Refinance
Mortgage rates are starting to fall, but that doesn't mean it's a good time to refinance. Find out why I'd wait a little longer.
What Fed Rate Cuts Mean for Your Money
The American economy is having a bit of a crisis in 2024. Many people are finding it hard to make ends meet, with prices of things like groceries at an all-time high.
Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.50 percentage points in first cut since 2020
The Fed's decision will lower borrowing costs from a 23-year high as the central bank pivots to shoring up economic growth.
Forget the Fed: These 5 CDs Still Look Great After Recent Rate Cuts
Other special offers that may disappear soon include a 15-month share certificate from Connexus Credit Union (up to 4.75% APY), a 6-month CD from LendingClub (4.80% APY), and a 3-month term from Quontic (4.95% APY).
How the Fed’s Rate Cuts Help Young Americans the Most
But the shift is particularly beneficial for young Americans.The Federal Open Market Committee’s decision to bring the federal-funds rate down to a range of 4.75% to 5% earlier this month was accompanied by signs that more rate cuts are planned.
Americans Are Coming Back to the Housing Market After the Fed's Rate Cut, Redfin Says
Homebuyers are finally returning to the housing market after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in four years.
Nearing Retirement? Here's What the Fed Rate Cut Means for You
The Fed's rate cuts are a mixed bag for anyone nearing retirement. Find out how lower rates will impact your money and what you can do about it.
After ‘Jumbo’ Rate Cut, This Fed Official is Pumping The Brakes on Expectations
Federal Reserve Gov. Michelle Bowman said investors may anticipate more interest rate cuts than the central bank could need ...
Investors should still keep emergency funds liquid after the Fed's interest rate cut, advisor says
Despite falling rates, investors should still keep emergency funds "liquid," meaning the cash can be easily accessed, ...
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The Federal Funds rate 2024: Interest rate set by the Federal Reserve
Introduction the federal fund rate How the federal funds rate work? How does the federal funds rate affect the economy? How does the federal funds rate affect you? FAQs ...
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A history of the federal funds rate
The federal funds rate is the rate at which banks charge one another for overnight lending — but it doesn’t just impact those banks. The rate affects everything from how much interest you ...
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Capital Comments: The Federal Reserve Makes Its Move
The Federal Reserve’s press release from Sept. 18 said it would “lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 1/2 ...
Boosted Federal Matching Funds Help Localities Ratchet Up Spending
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid will soon make a decision on whether to extend the boosted federal Medicaid match for ...
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Your guide to the federal funds rate
The federal funds rate, which is set by the Federal Reserve, is the target range at which banks borrow and lend money to one another overnight. But it impacts much more than just those banks.