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Trump Dials Back Fed-Bashing, Seeks a Different Kind of Rate Cut
As President Donald Trump lashes out at government agencies across Washington, one of his favorite first-term targets – the Federal Reserve – has been getting a relatively easy ride.
Here's What Markets Now Predict for 2025 Fed Rate Cuts—And What It Could Mean for Mortgage Rates
The Fed is currently neutral on interest rates but could resume cuts later this year. If you're house hunting, here's how that may—or may not—impact 2025 mortgage rates.
Fed predicted to cut interest rates in June as consumer confidence takes a dive
The Federal Reserve is likely to resume cutting interest rates in June and could reduce short-term borrowing costs again in September.
Fed’s Harker Says Rates Restrictive Enough to Lower Inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker said officials should allow their policy stance to continue to lower inflation, signaling support for holding interest rates steady for now.
No Rate Cut Expected At Next Fed Decision On March 19
No change in interest rates is expected when the Federal Open Market Committee is scheduled to set rates again on March 19.
The Fed is expected to cut interest rates twice in 2025, what might this mean for the Bitcoin price?
The US Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates twice in 2025, which could boost Bitcoin’s price as investors favor riskier assets because of their potential for higher returns.
Best Investments for the Pause in Fed Rate Cuts
Similarly, many investment professionals currently have their gaze fixed on the Federal Reserve to gauge the direction of the market in 2025. In fact, 72% of institutional investors say central bank policy will influence their investment decisions this year, according to the 2025 Natixis Institutional Outlook Survey.
Fed’s Barkin says interest rates may have to rise to combat inflation headwinds
Barkin said he understands that the fight against inflation has been long, but that “it is critical that we remain steadfast.”
Inflation, growth may be in conflict but Fed seen restarting cuts in June
New data may point to emerging tension between the U.S. Federal Reserve's dual inflation and employment goals, as price pressures remained sticky in January while consumer spending slowed more than expected.
Fed’s Favored Inflation Indicator Falls to Lowest Rate Since June
The core CPE Index, the Fed’s favored gauge of inflation, fell to a seven month low in January, hitting 2.6 percent. This matched the forecasted inflation rate of 2.6 in January
Fed's Hammack says rates likely on hold for some time
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Thursday she expects U.S. central bank interest rate policy ...
Fed’s Hammack Says Rates on Hold, Not Meaningfully Restrictive
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said interest rates are not “meaningfully restrictive” and should be ...
Inflation Eased Slightly in January, Fed’s Preferred Gauge Showed
The central bank’s preferred inflation measure, released on Friday, climbed 2.5 percent in January from a year earlier, ...
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cools slightly in January after heated data this month
The Federal Reserve’s key measure of inflation cooled slightly in January, giving investors a glimmer of hope for interest rate cuts.
Fed’s Schmid warns against rate cuts in response to weaker outlook
Schmid, a voting member of the Fed’s interest-rate committee this year, pointed to two lasting lessons from history.
Fed to Set the Stage for December Rate Hike
Chad Morganlander of Washington Crossing Advisors does not expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at this week's policy meeting. He tells the Wall Street Journal that the Fed will likely ...
Fed's Hammack Says Policy Likely Near Neutral
The Fed's 2024 rate cuts, as well a possible rise in the neutral interest rate, could mean that the Fed's policy setting might not be doing much to restrain the economy anymore, Cleveland Fed ...
‘CD rates will likely keep dipping.’ You can still snag CDs paying 4-5%, but for how much longer?
While the Federal Reserve slashed rates three times in 2024, they’ve kept rates steady so far this year — and some CDs are ...