Fed, Inflation and interest rates

Fed Leans Toward A December Interest Rate Cut
The Federal Open Market Committee is most likely to cut interest rates again on December 18 to 4.25% to 4.5%, according to fixed income markets.
Inflation gives Fed green light for rate cut in December
Fresh inflation figures are likely to make the Federal Reserve more cautious about the pace of interest-rate cuts – but not quite yet. Read more at The Business Times.
Fed Sees Economy Solid, Inflation Easing as December Rate Cut Looms
In short, the Fed is seeing the best of both worlds: an economy growing steadily with inflation headed toward its target, albeit maybe a little slower than had been anticipated. The Fed confirmed this Wednesday when it released its “beige book” survey of the U.S. economy, noting growth in the economy continued although hiring was subdued.
Inflation Is Stuck. What That Could Mean for a December Fed Rate Cut.
The progress bringing down inflation has stalled out in recent months, and economists expect November to continue that trend. But unless last month’s price growth is markedly stronger than anticipated,
Interest Rate Forecast: How Much More Will the Fed Cut?
According to CME FedWatch, a popular interest-rate probability tracker, there’s an 88% chance of a 25-point rate cut. A similar tool from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta predicts a rate cut of that size is 80% likely. The tools predict a 14% and 18% likelihood, respectively, that rates will remain unchanged.
Fed's Waller says he is inclined to cut rates in December
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Monday he was inclined to cut the benchmark interest rate at the Dec. 17-18 meeting as monetary policy remained restrictive enough to keep putting downward pressure on inflation,
Everyday Economics: Is a Fed rate cut still in the cards for December?
The labor market, while slowing, remains resilient. Initial claims – an established predictor of changes in the level of unemployment – have been trending downward. The
Inflation ticks up, but details are encouraging for the Fed
Inflation sped up last month, but the details suggested cooling ahead. Next week, the Fed will make its final rate decision for 2024.
Why the Fed Will Cut Rates Even Though Inflation Hasn’t Budged
Americans still expect sticky inflation in the coming years. Economists and market commentators across the board expect the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates by 25 basis points on December 18, yet it’s difficult to decipher whether recent economic data justify the move.
Inflation Isn’t Coming Down. Why the Fed Is Poised to Cut Interest Rates Anyway.
Fed-funds futures now point to a nearly 100% chance that Fed officials opt for another quarter-point cut next week.
Fed expected to cut interest rates despite rising inflation. Here's why
Price increases are rising again, just when the Federal Reserve had appeared close to declaring "mission accomplished" in its yearslong fight to lower them. In theory, the trend would prompt the Fed to raise rates,
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Mortgage rates cool again ahead of the Fed’s December meeting
Mortgage rates are declining and could drop more by the end of the year, depending on what happens after next week's Federal ...
Citigroup joins Wall Street peers in forecasting 25 bps rate cut by Fed in December
Citigroup, previously the only Wall Street brokerage forecasting a 50 basis point rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve, has ...
A top Fed official leans toward December rate cut but says it depends on economic data
WASHINGTON (AP) — A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that he is leaning toward supporting an interest rate cut when ...
Why former Dallas Fed president Richard Fisher sees no reason for December rate cut
Richard Fisher, former Dallas Fed president, joins CNBC's 'Closing Bell' to discuss whether the Fed should cut interest rates ...
Gold hits 2-week peak on Fed rate cut optimism with inflation data looming
Gold prices extended gains on Tuesday, buoyed by top consumer China's pledge to ramp up policy stimulus to help spur economic ...