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.
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.
The Fed just cut interest rates again, this time by a quarter of a percentage point
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percent as inflation begins the path to stabilization.
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
Chair Jerome Powell says the Federal Reserve will likely cut its key interest rate slowly and deliberately in the coming ...
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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 ...
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.
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 ...
Inflation rose to 2.6% in October in first increase in six months
Inflation rose two-tenths of a percentage point to 2.6% for the year ending in October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics ...