Two firm inflation prints just made the Fed's 2025 rate cut path a lot 'murkier'
October inflation readings out this week have shown little progress toward the Fed's two percent inflation target, putting into question how deeply the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2025.
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.
Wall Street ends mixed while inflation data keeps Fed rate-cut hopes intact
The Dow and the S&P 500 ended slightly higher on Wednesday while the Nasdaq lost ground after October data showed consumer prices rising in line with expectations, adding support to bets that the U.S.
Keep Your Eyes On The 10-Year Treasury While The Fed Continues Rate Cuts
Rising US debt and economic headwinds suggest that further rate cuts may not effectively lower Treasury rates or other loan rates. Read my analysis here.
Stock market today: Tech lags 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 pressures.
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.
The Fed Cut Interest Rates In November, And More Rate Cuts Are Coming
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on November 7. More interest rate cuts are likely through the end of 2026.
What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates
Mortgage rates, in particular, surged last year to their highest level since 2000 but have since come down alongside inflation. But it's been a bumpy ride back to the bottom in recent weeks. What, then, does this latest Fed rate cut mean for mortgage interest rates? That's what we'll break down below.
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.
Inflation Rose in October, Raising Concerns for Fed Rate Cuts
October's annual inflation rate ticked up for the first time in seven months, after more than two years of gradual cooling.
Inflation endured in October, CPI report shows. What happens next with interest rates?
Forecasters had expected lingering inflation in October. How will the new numbers affect the next Federal Reserve decision on interest rates?
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Fed officials wary of inflation risks as they weigh more rate cuts
Traders in financial markets piled into bets that the Fed's policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee, fresh from last ...
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Fed’s Musalem Sees Gradual Rate Cuts If Inflation Keeps Falling
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said the central bank is within sight of its inflation and ...
Federal Reserve should proceed 'with caution' on rate cuts, Fed president Logan says
The U.S. central bank should proceed cautiously on further interest rate cuts to keep from inadvertently reigniting inflation ...
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Trump, the Fed, and an almost inevitable showdown over interest rates
Why it matters: Despite last month’s lack of progress on prices, the Fed is expected to lower its main federal funds ...
Powell to Speak on Interest Rates and the Economy. Look for Clues About the Fed’s Next Rate Decision.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will headline a busy week of central-bank officials’ public remarks on Thursday.
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.