The Fed’s Kashkari Sees a December Interest-Rate Cut. Unless There’s an Inflation Surprise.
A higher neutral rate could limit interest rates’ decline, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said.
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.
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.
Fed’s Powell Says No Need to Hurry Rate Cuts With Economy Strong
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the recent performance of the US economy has been “remarkably good,” giving central bankers room to lower interest rates at a careful pace.
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 Report Keeps December Rate Cut in Play
The October consumer-price index keeps the door open for Federal Reserve officials to cut interest rates at their meeting next month. A monthly rise of 0.28% in prices, excluding volatile food and energy items,
Inflation endured in October, CPI report shows. What happens next with interest rates?
Forecasters had expected lingering inflation in October. How will the new numbers affect the next Federal Reserve decision on interest rates?
Will October's inflation increase slow the pace of interest rate cuts?
In October, inflation was above the annual inflation rate of 2.4% in September, and it increased 0.2% on a monthly basis, according to BLS. The cost of housing was the most significant contributor to the monthly increase in October,
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.
U.S. inflation rose 2.6% in October, a month after the Federal Reserve began cutting rates
U.S. inflation rose 2.6% on an annual basis last month, representing an uptick from September when the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates amid signs of cooling prices and a weaker labor market.
Why credit card rates remain high, even after interest rate cuts
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Bank of Mexico lowers key interest rate, leaves door open to future cuts
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