Fed, Interest Rates

What the Latest Fed Rate Cut Means for Mortgage Interest Rates
When the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point in September, it wasn't a particularly surprising move. At that point, the Fed was expected to make its first rate cut of the year in response to cooling inflation.
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 Interest Rates Again. Should You Sign a Mortgage ASAP?
The Fed has lowered its benchmark interest rate twice this year, with its most recent rate cut in November. While rate cuts from the Fed should gradually lead to lower mortgage rates, we haven't gotten there yet. There's no reason to rush into a mortgage ...
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.
Mortgage Rate Predictions: The Aftermath of a Fed Rate Cut and the Election
The Federal Reserve delivered a 0.25% interest rate cut last week. But prospective homebuyers wishing for lower mortgage rates are likely to be disappointed. While the central bank influences home loan rates,
Here's Why I'm Glad I Didn't Open a CD Before the Fed Cut Interest Rates
Do you feel bad about missing out on opening a CD before Fed rate cuts? Don't. Read on for other good things you can do with ...
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 ...
Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again—But Uncertainty Swirls As Trump Policies Could Fuel Inflation
The Fed lowered rates by 25 basis points to a 20-month low, but economists say tariffs may throw a wrench in the rate cutting ...
The Boston Globe17h
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 ...
The Motley Fool2d
We've Been Here Before: History Says Stocks Move Big in This Direction When the Fed Cuts Interest Rates
On the surface, the Fed's ability to influence interest rates via its federal funds rate would appear to have night-and ...
Understanding Interest Rates: What Your Bank Wants You To Know
Over the last couple of years, interest rates have fluctuated quite a bit. After plummeting to record lows in 2020, they made ...
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 ticked up 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 ...