Sticky inflation creates rift at Fed over how much to cut rates
Federal Reserve leaders are unified in their resolve to quash the worst bout of inflation in four decades. They just no longer agree on how high to keep U.S. interest rates to achieve their goal.
What the Fed’s slower 2025 rate cuts would mean for mortgage rates, savings, auto loans
The effects of the Fed’s half-point rate cut in September and its quarter-point cut in November have largely been passed through to auto loans, which fell on average from a peak of 7.3% in July to 6.8% last month, said Ivan Drury, director of insights for Edmunds.com.
The Fed is lowering interest rates. So why are mortgage rates going up?
The central bank has cut its benchmark interest rate three times in 2024, but mortgage rates haven't followed suit. In fact, they're higher. Why?
Fed Cuts Interest Rates and Markets Plunge After 2025 Forecast
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point, its third reduction this year, but suggested only two more reductions next year as inflation lingers.
Fed lowers interest rates again but pares back plans for more cuts in the future
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday made another cut in interest rates, but dialed back expectations for lowering rates in the near future.
Why the Fed is likely to cut interest rates again despite inflation uptick, solid economy
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for a 3rd straight meeting despite a recent inflation pick-up and solid economy and job market.
What the Fed's December rate cut means for mortgage interest rates
The Fed's December rate decision reflects growing confidence in the economy's trajectory and the continued moderation of inflation pressures, despite an uptick in the inflation rate over the last few months.
The Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again by a Quarter-Point
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third time this year on Wednesday, by a quarter of a percentage point. The Federal Open Market Committee moved ahead with a rate cut as expected. The latest decision means the target range for the federal-funds rate is now 4.
The Fed expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. What that could mean for mortgages, debt and more
The Federal Reserve’s third interest rate cut of the year will likely have consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of borrowing by consumers and businesses
Today's Mortgage Rates | Fed Meeting Brings Uncertainty Around Where Rates Will Go Next Year
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates might not drop as much next year if the Fed only lowers rates a couple of times.
The Fed Is Unlikely To Cut Interest Rates In January Due To Inflation
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on December 18 but an interest rate cut is unlikely when the Fed issues its next policy decision on January 29.
What's the Outlook for Interest Rates in 2025?
Key Takeaways The Federal Reserve expects to cut its influential federal funds rate at a slower pace in the new year than ...
The Fed May Have To Raise Interest Rates In 2025
The spread between current and forward rates turned positive post-December Fed meeting. Check out why I predict a Fed rate ...
Dollar edges higher as Fed rates view sets direction
The dollar edged higher on Tuesday in thin holiday trading as the expected slower path of interest rate cuts from the U.S.
Fed cuts interest rates, delivering relief for borrowers at last meeting before Trump takes office
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, delivering relief for borrowers at ...
Mortgage rates end 2024 on a high note – unfortunately for the housing market
In the week ending Dec. 26, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.85%, mortgage guarantor Freddie Mac said Thursday. The ...
Rates can still go down 'a fair amount,' Chicago Fed's Goolsbee says
A "little more uncertainty" and noise in recent economic data prompted Chicago Fed President Austin Goolsbee to make his ...