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

Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again, Powell Says He Won’t Resign if Trump Asks
The Federal Reserve lowered rates again but economists worry that Donald Trump’s victory could reignite inflation in 2025.
As the Fed cuts rates, here’s which CDs are actually increasing their APYs
More than a month after the Federal Reserve started trimming its benchmark interest rate, there are a number of banks and credit unions where the annual percentage yields are increasing on certain certificates of deposit,
How Another Fed Rate Cut Could Help (or Hurt) Your Finances
However, the Fed takes a risk if it brings inflation down too much. Any major, rapid decline in economic activity can cause a major spike in joblessness, leading to a recession. You might hear the phrase "soft landing," which refers to the balancing act of keeping inflation in check and unemployment low.
Why you should open a CD even as the Fed continues to cut rates
An additional Federal Reserve rate cut is expected to be issued this week. Here's why you should open a CD anyway.
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 "." (
Why Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates
Following the Fed's 0.5% rate cut in September, mortgage rates went up, not down. Even though the central bank's policy decisions and economic outlook affect credit markets, the F
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.
Traders Bet on December Rate Cut Despite Trump Inflation Worry
The market is expecting the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates again when its final meeting of 2024 concludes next month, even though economists are warning that Donald Trump's protectionist policies could drive inflation back up.
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Another Fed rate hike is here — should you keep switching savings accounts to chase a higher return?
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced another rate increase, this time by a quarter ... is offering one of the highest interest rates currently available at 4.31% APY, and with no cap ...
Get ready for inflation and interest rates to rise again
While it's too early for the Fed to make any adjustments, members of the Federal Open Market Committee may soon begin ...
What the Latest Fed News Tells Us About 2025 Savings and CD Rates
Today's widely anticipated Fed rate announcement will have a notable impact on savers. Here's what to expect for savings and ...
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The Fed increased interest rates again — here's why you should save more and pay off debt in response
In December 2022, the Federal Reserve announced the seventh consecutive increase to the federal funds rate and indicated it intented to continue raising interest rates going forward. The ...
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Fed's Kashkari Warns Of December Interest Rate Pause Risk: 'Surprises To The Upside'
A one-off increase in the price of goods is not enough to trigger ... of Trump attempting to push out Fed Chair Jerome ...
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Why Trump’s return could spark another bout of inflation and delay interest rate cuts
Treasury yields — or market interest rates — spiked ... political influence on the Fed — would, if fully implemented, ...
November FOMC Preview: Will Fed Pause, Skip, Or Cut Interest Rates?
The Federal Reserve will issue interest rate decision on Nov. 7. See how markets might expect the Fed to interpret the job ...
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Wall Street Climbs on Earnings and Fed Rate Cut Expectations
U.S. stocks were mixed on Thursday as investors waited for the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates, due later in the ...
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Why mortgage interest rates may drop again this week
But they rose exponentially in the years that followed as inflation surged and the Federal Reserve issued a series of ...