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Federal Reserve made a 3rd consecutive rate cut today. Here's how it will impact your money.
The Federal Reserve today made its final interest rate decision of 2024, capping a year during which the central bank provided some financial relief to inflation-weary borrowers in September by ushering in its first rate reduction in four years.
The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point. Here's what that means for you
The central bank has now shaved a full percentage off its benchmark rate since September. Here's what it means for your borrowing costs.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by quarter point in December
The Federal Reserve's policymakers announced that they will cut the benchmark federal funds rate by a quarter point in December, marking the central bank's third straight cut.
Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year.
Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates next week. Here's what that means for you
The third interest rate cut in a row is on deck, which is welcome news for consumers struggling to keep up with sky-high interest charges.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, but projects fewer reductions in 2025
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates: What It Means for Your Money in 2025
Here’s how the Fed’s latest move will impact your borrowing costs
Federal Reserve is likely to slow its rate cuts with inflation pressures still elevated
Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week’s Federal Reserve meeting.
Federal reserve issues final rate cut of 2024, what's next?
The U.S. Federal Reserve has issued their final rate cut of 2024, saying that what happens next year will depend on the actions and policies of the incoming Trump administration. Some at the reserve has signaled that the rate cuts will slow down as business leaders say inflation is not coming down enough.
What the Fed’s slower 2025 rate cuts would mean for mortgage rates, savings, auto loans
The Federal Reserve’s third interest rate cut of the year will likely have consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of borrowing by consumers and businesses. But with inflation pressures still elevated and with concern that President-elect Donald Trump’s policies could fuel inflation,
The Fed expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. What that could mean for mortgages, debt and more
The Federal Reserve's third interest rate cut of the year will likely have consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of borrowing by consumers
What's the Outlook for Interest Rates in 2025?
The Federal Reserve has projected fewer cuts to its influential interest rate in the new year. Here's what it could mean for ...
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Prepare Your Bond Portfolio for Interest-Rate Volatility
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Gold Steadies as Markets Weighs Outlook for US Interest Rates
Gold was steady as traders weighed the outlook for monetary policy after the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of ...