Fed, interest rates

Inflation rate climbs for the first time since the summer. Fed weighs how much to cut rates.
The rate of inflation rose in October and moved further away from the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal, confirming a recent uptick in prices that could cajole the central bank into cutting interest rates less aggressively.
The Fed might not cut interest rates at all in 2025, Deutsche Bank economist says
"Unemployment is going to come down, growth is going to come up, inflation is going to come up," Deutsche Bank's chief US economist said.
Fed minutes may show start of debate over how far to go on rate cuts
Powell just a week after the meeting said the economy was "not sending any signals that we need to be in a hurry to lower rates."
Fed Leaning Toward ‘Gradual’ Future Interest Rate Cuts
The Fed has lowered interest rates by a total of 75 basis points over its last two meetings, but further rate cuts may be sparse.
Here's why the Fed doesn't need to aggressively cut rates
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points in September and followed up with another reduction of a quarter percentage point in November. Steve Sosnick, Interactive Brokers chief strategist,
The Fed Is Cutting Interest Rates. But Here's Why Waiting to Refinance Your Mortgage Could Pay Off Even More
Should you refinance your mortgage in light of the Fed's rate cuts? Here's why holding off until the new year could work to your benefit.
Fed says it believes inflation will continue to fall; possible rate cuts ahead
Despite inflation in some sectors remaining outside the Federal Reserve's benchmark of 2%, officials indicated they are pleased with the current easing of interest rates, and more gradual cuts may follow.
Fed's Goolsbee makes case for lower interest rates
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said the neutral rate is "well below" where it is right now, and ...
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US Interest Rate Forecast for the Next 5 Years: Analyst Views
Explore the latest US interest rates forecast and predictions for what the Federal Reserve may do over the coming year and ...
When will personal loan interest rates drop? Experts weigh in
Personal loans were not immune from recent interest rate hikes. Here's when experts think they could drop again.
The Fed’s Favorite Inflation Measure Sped Up in October
Inflation has been stubborn in recent months. Now, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s tariffs loom as a potential risk.
'Padding the profit margin': Why are interest rates still rising on store credit cards?
The Federal Reserve hasn’t raised interest rates since the summer of 2023. But America’s retailers apparently didn’t get the ...
Here’s What CD Rates Looked Like the Last Time the Fed Funds Rate Was at This Level
CD rates typically follow the direction of the federal funds rate. Though unlike the last time the fed funds rate was 4.50%-4 ...
Lower Interest Rates and Less Regulation Could Spur M&A Revival Under Trump
Moves by the Fed and a broad push for deregulation could create a climate for a merger boom.
Fed minutes show volatility was reason to go slow on rate cuts as Trump policies cloud outlook
According to the minutes, Fed officials appeared to steer clear at this session of any discussion about the economic ...