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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 ...
Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in second cut of 2024
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point
The Federal Reserve on Thursday announced it will cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, with its second consecutive rate cut coming amid signs of cooling inflation.
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 Cuts Interest Rates Again As Capital Markets Show Signs Of Life
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced Thursday that the Fed's benchmark rate would come down again as he eases off the fight against inflation.
Federal Reserve Cuts Its Interest Rate Again
The Fed stayed the course on its campaign of rate cuts Thursday, trimming its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point in a widely expected move.
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.
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,
Fear looming a rate cut will not come into effect before next federal election
New reports suggest the chance of a rate cut for homeowners before the next federal election is unlikely. Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock says the economy is running at a level that cannot be sustained without inflation.
Stocks end lower after Powell throws cold water on hopes for December interest-rate cut
The Federal Reserve doesn’t need to rush to lower its benchmark interest rate, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.
Bank of Mexico lowers key interest rate, leaves door open to future cuts
The Bank of Mexico on Thursday lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points for a third straight meeting, ...
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, ...
Jobless claims fall to lowest level in 6 months, following drop in interest rates, inflation
The Labor Department reportedt hat jobless claim applications fell by 4,000 to 217,000 for the week of Nov. 9 — less than the ...
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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 ...