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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.
Kansas City Fed's Schmid says 'remains to be seen' how much further interest rates fall
Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Schmid on Wednesday said the extent to which interest rates will fall is uncertain, while also highlighting some of the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy sector. Schmid's remarks came ...
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.
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.
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 lower interest rates, highlighting the difficulty policymakers face in trying to determine the right setting to keep the economy on an even keel.
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.
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Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates rise to 6.99% while 15-year terms stay at 6.25%
With mortgage rates changing daily, it's a good idea to check today's rate before applying for a loan. It's also important ...
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Inflation's up again. Here's what it could mean for mortgage interest rates.
This uptick underscores the challenges facing the Federal Reserve, which began easing interest rates in September in ...
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Why mortgage interest rates may drop again this week
It's been a long, bumpy road for homebuyers in recent years. Mortgage interest rates plunged in 2020 in response to a cut ...
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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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Why 2% Mortgage Rates Are a Thing of the Past
Mortgage rates, while still elevated, have fallen into the 6% to 7% range and should continue easing at a slow pace. But the ...
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The Fed Just Cut Interest Rates Again. Should You Sign a Mortgage ASAP?
The Fed has lowered its benchmark interest rate twice this year, with its most recent rate cut in November. While rate cuts ...
Mortgage rates below 4% disappear: Why are they going up as interest rates fall?
So far this week, seven high street lenders have increased their mortgage rates - despite the Bank of England reducing the ...
Understanding Interest Rates: What Your Bank Wants You To Know
Over the last couple of years, interest rates have fluctuated quite a bit. After plummeting to record lows in 2020, they made ...