Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates

Sticky inflation might make it more tricky for Fed rate cuts, CPI could show
A rapid slowdown in the rate of U.S. inflation appears to have lost steam, potentially raising questions about how aggressively the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year.
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.
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.
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.
We've Been Here Before: History Says Stocks Move Big in This Direction When the Fed Cuts Interest Rates
Logic doesn't always play out as expected when the nation's central bank changes its stance on monetary policy.
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.
It Will Be Hard for Fed to Keep Cutting Rates After December, Furman Says
Jason Furman, former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, says he expects the Federal Reserve to cut rates again in December, but after that, the pace of cutting will slow down. He's on "." (
Homebuyers await mortgage relief after Federal Reserve's back-to-back rate cuts
The Federal Reserve has made two consecutive interest rate cuts but potential homebuyers are wondering when mortgage rates will drop. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down what this means.
What the Fed rate cut means for HELOC interest rates
The Federal Reserve issued another cut to the federal funds rate this week. Here's what it could mean for HELOC rates.
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Fed's Kashkari Warns Of December Interest Rate Pause Risk: 'Surprises To The Upside'
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said Tuesday the Federal Reserve could hold off on an interest rate cut in ...
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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 ...
Today's Best Savings Accounts Still Pay Almost the Highest Rate in Two Decades—Up to 5.50%
Despite the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates last week, the nation's best high-yield savings accounts still include ...
Fed's Barkin likes where interest rates are now
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin thinks the Fed's benchmark rate, now in a range of 4.5%-4.75%, is better positioned to move in either direction depending on how the economy evolves. In his talk, ...
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Why You Should Care About the Fed's Interest Rate Decision Today
The Fed and interest rates. The Fed meets eight times a year to assess the economy's health and set monetary policy, ...
What Investors Are Expecting for the Fed's Next Interest Rate Move
After the Federal Reserve's interest-rate cut of a quarter percentage point Thursday, markets are already looking ahead to ...
Today's Mortgage Rates, November 12, 2024 | Rates Drop Back Down
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are down slightly today, but they're still higher than they've ...