Fed, Interest Rates

Jerome Powell says Fed Isn't in Hurry to Cut Interest Rates
"The economy is not sending any signals that we need to be in a hurry to lower rates," Powell said Thursday in Dallas.
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.
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.
The Fed just cut interest rates again, this time by a quarter of a percentage point
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percent as inflation begins the path to stabilization.
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 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.
Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% after Fed rate cut and Trump’s win
Despite the increase in rates, some home buyers were returning to the market, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The market composite index — a measure of mortgage a
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.
Fed Chair Powell Says There’s No Need to ‘Hurry’ to Cut Rates
A strong economy is giving Federal Reserve officials room to move “carefully” as they lower interest rates, the central bank ...
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Stock market today: Indexes fall as Powell says the Fed is in no hurry to cut interest rates
Here's where US indexes stood at the 4:00 p.m. closing bell on Thursday: The slide comes after Powell signaled the Fed is ...
Why credit card rates remain high, even after interest rate cuts
Credit card interest rates remain high, in part, because the Fed's benchmark rate still stands at a historically high level, ...
Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures
Economists expect the Fed to announce another quarter-point rate cut in December, after a quarter-point reduction last week ...
Fed does not need to 'be in a hurry' to lower rates: Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell said the central bank does not need to be 'in a hurry' to lower interest rates, and that the ...
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 ...
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Trump, the Fed, and an almost inevitable showdown over interest rates
At least for now. Trump, who appointed Powell as Fed chair, weighed firing him in a disagreement over interest rates in ...
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 ...