Fed's Schmid: extent of further rate cuts 'remains to be seen'
Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Jeffrey Schmid on Wednesday said the U.S. central bank's interest-rate cuts to date acknowledge its growing confidence that inflation is headed down, but gave no steer on how many more rate cuts he feels may be appropriate.
Next Fed rate cut could be 'least justified one in modern history': Leuthold Group
Forget the "Fed put." These days, it's starting to seem like the Federal Reserve has been working on a new derivative: the Fed call. That's according to Doug Ramsey, chief investment officer and portfolio manager at the Leuthold Group.
U.S. inflation rose 2.6% in October, a month after Fed's first rate cut
That matched forecasts from economists polled by FactSet that the Consumer Price Index rose 2.6% in October. The CPI rose 2.4% in September, when the Fed ushered in a jumbo rate cut of 0.5 percentage points, followed by a second rate cut this month.
Fed should proceed 'with caution' on rate cuts, Logan says
The U.S. central bank should proceed cautiously on further interest rate cuts to keep from inadvertently reigniting inflation, Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan said on Wednesday. After having made "a great deal of progress" in bringing down inflation from 40-year highs,
Why Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates
On Nov. 7, the Federal Reserve implemented a 0.25% reduction to the federal funds rate, its second cut in over four years. Prospective homebuyers are eager for a silver lining in the housing market. But experts don't anticipate dramatically lower rates before the end of the year.
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 from its 23-year high.
Inflation Stays Firm, but Not Enough to Derail December Fed Cut
The Labor Department on Wednesday reported that consumer prices in October rose 2.6% from a year earlier. That marks a pickup in the pace of inflation from September, when prices were up 2.4% on the year.
Stock market's big rally, inflation could mean Fed has only one rate cut left before a pause, says CIO
Wednesday's inflation reading, while ticking up to a 2.6% yearly rate as expected, continues to hold above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Combining that with the easing of financial conditions on the heels of a powerful rally in the stock market in early November could drive the Fed to cut rates only one more time before taking a pause,
The Fed Just Cut Interest Rates Again. Should You Sign a Mortgage ASAP?
The Fed has officially cut interest rates twice this year. But read on to see whether you should run out to sign a mortgage or not.
US inflation rose 2.6% in October — higher than a month earlier — as Fed weighs further rate cuts
US inflation accelerated in October from the pace it set a month earlier — raising doubts whether the Federal Reserve will continue to cut interest rates before the end of the year. The Consumer Price Index rose 2.
Sticky inflation might make it more tricky for Fed rate cuts, CPI could show
A rapid slowdown in the rate of U.S. inflation appears to have lost steam, potentially raising questions about how aggressively the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year.
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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 ...
Dow, S&P 500 edge higher after inflation data keeps Fed rate-cut hopes intact
U.S. stock index futures turned positive on Wednesday after an in-line reading of the consumer price index did little to ...
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as inflation print keeps Fed rate cut on track
The wait is on for fresh consumer inflation data as investors weigh whether a Donald Trump White House would whip up price ...
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Fed’s Musalem Sees Gradual Rate Cuts If Inflation Keeps Falling
“Monetary policy is well positioned to return inflation to target and support maximum employment through gradual adjustments ...
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New Zealand house prices rise in October as rate cuts boost confidence
New Zealand's central bank cut its benchmark rate in August, the first decrease since March 2020, and slashed rates by ...
Today's Best Savings Accounts Still Pay Almost the Highest Rate in Two Decades—Up to 5.50%
Despite the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates last week, the nation's best high-yield savings accounts still include ...
Hysterics as Woman Tests Boyfriend in 'Love Island' 'Heart Rate' Challenge
For those unfamiliar with the Love Island heart rate episode, it's a fan-favorite segment of the show where each contestant ...
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Brazil c.bank warns of extended rate-hike cycle if inflation expectations worsen
Central bank's action crucial to steer inflation expectations back to 3% target Market inflation expectations remain above ...