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 chair said.
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.
The Fed is expected to cut interest rates again Thursday. Here's everything you need to know
Markets are pricing in a near-certainty that the FOMC will lower its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point.
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.
The Fed Just Cut Interest Rates Again. Make These 3 Moves ASAP
The Fed has elected to lower its benchmark interest rate once again. Read on to see what actions you should take.
Fed cuts interest rates amid questions over independence during next Trump administration
The Federal Reserve cut its prime lending rate again, this time by a quarter point. The economy, higher costs of living and high housing prices directly affected by these rates are a big reason Donald Trump won the election.
Inflation Report Keeps December Rate Cut in Play
The October consumer-price index keeps the door open for Federal Reserve officials to cut interest rates at their meeting next month. A monthly rise of 0.28% in prices, excluding volatile food and energy items,
After inflation report, federal-funds futures point to higher chance of December rate cut
Shortly after a fresh inflation report, federal-funds futures showed an increased probability that the Federal Reserve will lower its benchmark interest rate in December. The probability of a quarter-percentage point cut by the Fed next month rose to 75.
Traders bet on Fed December rate cut after inflation data
Traders of contracts that settle to the Federal Reserve's policy rate moved Wednesday to price in a firmer chance of another quarter-point interest-rate cut at the central bank's meeting next month, after a government report showed consumer inflation rose in October in line with economist expectations.
Officials hope inflation reports keep rate cuts on track
Interest-rate jitters are weighing on markets, but a Fed official thinks inflation seems control. Here's what happens next.
Odds of a December Interest-Rate Cut Jump After Inflation Matches Expectations
Wall Street gained confidence that the Federal Reserve will opt for another quarter-point interest-rate cut in December after the consumer price index for October matched expectations. Traders saw a 79.
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We've Been Here Before: History Says Stocks Move Big in This Direction When the Fed Cuts Interest Rates
The nation's central bank recently kicked off a rate-easing cycle. The Fed has undertaken four rate-cutting cycle since ...
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A look at the federal funds rate over the past 50 years: How has it changed?
When the federal funds rate moves up or down, so do the interest rates on bank accounts and loans. In other words, changes in the Fed’s rate impact how much your savings can grow and how ...
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Savings account interest rate history
Rates remained low until March 2022 when the Fed began its current cycle of interest rate hikes, an effort that has included raising its benchmark rate 11 times, bringing the federal funds ...
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The Federal Reserve made a rate cut decision today. Here's the impact on your money.
That brings down the federal funds rate — the interest rate banks charge each other for borrowing money — to a range ...
What Fed Rate Moves Mean for Your Finances
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate moves influence car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
The Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by a quarter point
While Wall Street rejoiced in President Trump’s decisive win in Tuesday’s election and the Federal Reserve lowered its key ...