Two firm inflation prints just made the Fed's 2025 rate cut path a lot 'murkier'
October inflation readings out this week have shown little progress toward the Fed's two percent inflation target, putting into question how deeply the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2025.
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.
Next Fed rate cut could be 'least justified one in modern history': Leuthold Group
Forget the "Fed put." These days, it's starting to seem like the Federal Reserve has been working on a new derivative: the Fed call. That's according to Doug Ramsey, chief investment officer and portfolio manager at the Leuthold Group.
Keep Your Eyes On The 10-Year Treasury While The Fed Continues Rate Cuts
Rising US debt and economic headwinds suggest that further rate cuts may not effectively lower Treasury rates or other loan rates. Read my analysis here.
Wall Street ends mixed while inflation data keeps Fed rate-cut hopes intact
The Dow and the S&P 500 ended slightly higher on Wednesday while the Nasdaq lost ground after October data showed consumer prices rising in line with expectations, adding support to bets that the U.S.
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.
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 from its 23-year high.
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.
Inflation Stays Firm, but Not Enough to Derail December Fed Cut
The Labor Department on Wednesday reported that consumer prices in October rose 2.6% from a year earlier. That marks a pickup in the pace of inflation from September, when prices were up 2.4% on the year.
US Inflation Stays Firm for Third Month With 0.3% Core CPI Gain
A measure of underlying US inflation remained firm in October, underscoring the ongoing risks Federal Reserve officials face in trying to bring price pressures fully under control.
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The Fed Just Cut Interest Rates Again. Should You Sign a Mortgage ASAP?
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Wall Street edges higher after inflation data keeps Fed rate-cut hopes intact
Expectations for a 25-basis point interest rate cut at the Fed's December meeting jumped to 82% after the data, from around 58%, according to CME FedWatch. Minneapolis Fed President Neel ...
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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 ...
Most Markets Drop As Traders Weigh Fed; Bitcoin Eases
Markets mostly fell Thursday as investors digested US inflation data that supported the case for another interest rate cut ...
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Stocks drop as traders brace for Trump’s US agenda: markets wrap
Asian stocks fell to the lowest level in almost two months on concerns that US President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and picks for key administration positions may stoke inflation.