Federal Reserve to cut rates by 25 bps on Dec. 18, pause in January
The U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Dec. 18, according to 90% of economists polled by Reuters, with most expecting a pause in late January amid concerns about rising inflation risks.
Today's Mortgage Rates | Rates Should Continue to Ease as Fed Cuts Look More Likely
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are down this month, and they should drop further next year as the Fed lowers rates.
Fed Official Says the Time for a Pause in Rate Cuts Seems Near
For many investors, Friday's jobs report confirmed expectations that the Federal Reserve is on track to cut interest rates
Fed seen poised to cut rates this month, debate 2025 pause
By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir CHICAGO/PALO ALTO, California (Reuters) - Federal Reserve officials appear on track to cut interest rates this month after data showed the U.S. labor market remained strong but continued to cool in November,
Bowman Says Fed Should Proceed ‘Cautiously’ With Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman reiterated that she prefers to lower interest rates cautiously, emphasizing underlying inflation remains “uncomfortably” above the central bank’s 2% goal.
Will fed's rate cuts signal lower car loan rates ahead?
With car prices and loan rates high, buyers hope Fed rate cuts will lower car loan payments, easing financial strain.
Rise In October Consumer Inflation Is Not Enough To Stop Fed Rate Cuts
Consumer inflation accelerated in October 2024. However, the odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut on December 18 are still high.
The Fed is on course to cut interest rates in December, but what happens next is anyone's guess
Friday's jobs report virtually cements that the Federal Reserve will approve an interest rate cut when it meets later this month.
Fed decides to go ahead with December rate cut – but it’s not actually good news
The Federal Reserve will almost certainly slash interest rates at its December meeting. Friday’s jobs report sealed the deal, offering the Fed enough breathing room to act without looking reckless. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 227,
December US interest rate cut likely as focus turns to next year
Markets widely anticipate the Federal Reserve to cut US interest rates later this month, with officials' concerns on inflation expected to affect the pace of reducing policy next year. Recent rate-cut optimism stems from Friday's US unemployment report,
Fed is more likely to cut interest rates in December following a rebound in job growth
CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Squawk on the Street' to break down the November jobs report.
The Fed's 'final 5-pound' issue with inflation points to gradual rate cuts: Morning Brief
Getting inflation down to 2% remains the Fed's key objective. But it also seems to be anticipating possible ways the cure ...
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Fed minutes may show start of debate over how far to go on rate cuts
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Here's what could happen with mortgage rates this December, according to experts
While mortgage rates don't look like they'll fall much throughout December, decreases are more likely over the next few years ...
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Bets on continued Fed cuts grow with nod from Morgan Stanley
Traders are wagering the central bank won't pause in December and January as strategists from the bank recommend tactical ...
2 key inflation prints loom ahead of Fed rate cut decision: What to know this week
A key set of inflation prints will serve as the final fodder for investors leading into the Federal Reserve's Dec. 18 ...
Cleveland Fed's Hammack favors slower pace of rate cuts than she did in September
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack favors taking a slow pace in adjusting the Federal Reserve's policy rate, she said ...