Fed, Interest Rates

4 Smart Places to Safely Stash Savings Now That the Fed Has Cut Rates
Even with two Fed rate cuts now in the books, you can still easily earn 4% to 5% returns in a number of risk-free ways. One option even pays 13.3% APY for two months.
Jerome Powell says Fed Isn't in Hurry to Cut Interest Rates
"The economy is not sending any signals that we need to be in a hurry to lower rates," Powell said Thursday in Dallas.
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.
Fed’s Powell: Rate cuts are still underway
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that interest rates are still expected to decline further, but suggested they might not be that much lower over the next few months.
Fed’s Powell Says No Need to Hurry Rate Cuts With Economy Strong
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the recent performance of the US economy has been “remarkably good,” giving central bankers room to lower interest rates at a careful pace.
The Fed Just Cut Rates Again, but Mortgage Rates Keep On Rising
Earlier on Thursday, mortgage rates rose again for the sixth consecutive week, hitting a four-month high of 6.79%, according to Freddie Mac. The Fed's latest rate cut, which was universally expected and thus fully priced in to bond markets, is unlikely to bring relief to mortgage rates in the near term.
Fed Cut Interest Rates, So Why Do Mortgage Rates Keep Climbing?
Though the Federal Reserve has been cutting interest rates, mortgage rates have been increasing or holding steady. When will potential homeowners see mortgage relief.
Fed cuts interest rates a second time but economists say 2025 outlook uncertain
Many economists still expect another quarter-point cut ahead in December. But expect more debate on the Fed's path in 2025.
Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% after Fed rate cut and Trump’s win
Despite the increase in rates, some home buyers were returning to the market, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The market composite index — a measure of mortgage a
US Mortgage Rates Rose Again in Week After Trump’s Victory
US mortgage rates continued to rise, building on a recent run-up after Donald Trump won the presidential election.
Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures
Economists expect the Fed to announce another quarter-point rate cut in December, after a quarter-point reduction last week ...
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Stock market today: Indexes fall as Powell says the Fed is in no hurry to cut interest rates
Here's where US indexes stood at the 4:00 p.m. closing bell on Thursday: The slide comes after Powell signaled the Fed is ...
Fed does not need to 'be in a hurry' to lower rates: Powell
Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell said the central bank does not need to be 'in a hurry' to lower interest rates, and that the ...
Fed Officials Fret Over How Far They Can Lower Interest Rates
Several Federal Reserve officials Wednesday reiterated their deep uncertainty over how far the central bank will need to ...
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Trump, the Fed, and an almost inevitable showdown over interest rates
At least for now. Trump, who appointed Powell as Fed chair, weighed firing him in a disagreement over interest rates in ...
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Kansas City Fed's Schmid says 'remains to be seen' how much further interest rates fall
Schmid said the Fed's decision last week to cut interest rates by 25 basis points reflected their confidence that both ...
Fed rate cuts aren't stopping high-yield checking account from offering rates as high as 8% APY — for now
The Federal Reserve cut rates twice in a row, bringing bank account rates down. See how high-yield checking account rates are ...