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Is the Fed ready to cut interest rates? Experts weigh in

Futures markets are also expecting a rate cut. Investors peg the chances of a quarter-point interest rate cut at nearly 96%, according to the CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of market sentiment.

Reuters on MSN · 5h

Dollar slips further as anticipation mounts of Fed interest rate cut

The dollar slipped for a second straight session on Wednesday, a day after a U.S. inflation reading increased expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut next month and renewed pressure from President Donald Trump for lower rates added to the sell-off.

SFGATE · 3d

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Drop to Four-Month Low as Pressure Mounts on Fed

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans registered 6.63% for the week ending Aug. 7, down from 6.72% last week.

Reserve Bank of Australia Cuts Rates

Associated Press News on MSN · 1d

Australia’s central bank cuts interest rate for third time this year to 3.6%

Australia’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point for a third time this year to 3.6%, with inflation tamed and economic growth stalling.

Reuters · 1d

Australia cuts interest rates, signals more to come as inflation slows

Australia's central bank cut interest rates on Tuesday for a third time this year and signaled further policy easing might be needed to meet its inflation and employment goals as the economy lost some momentum.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

Reserve Bank of Australia Cuts Rates and Points to Further Easing

The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered its third interest rate cut since the start of the year, responding to evidence that inflation has cooled and new forecasts showing that it is likely to remain contained.

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Gold futures edge higher on U.S. interest rate cut optimism as Bessent weighs in

Gold futures posted modest gains Wednesday on heightened expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut after mild July ...

Home equity rates dip as hopes of a Fed September slash strengthen

This uncertainty introduces interest rate risk, especially for HELOCs with variable rates, meaning borrowing costs could ...

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Markets have convinced themselves they’ll get a September interest rate cut. Now they’re eyeing a double reduction

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pushing for 50 bps to offset missed opportunities earlier this summer, but some analysts ...

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Bessent says interest rates should be 150 to 175 basis points lower

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said interest rates are too high by 150 to 175 basis points in an interview with Bloomberg ...

Treasury Secretary Bessent wants the Fed to lower its lending rate

The current Federal Reserve interest rate is significantly higher than necessary and should be lowered, Treasury Secretary ...

Capital One to pay $425M in savings account interest rate settlement

The lawsuit alleges the bank deceptively marketed the older account as “high interest” and “one of the nation’s best,” while ...

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Average Car Loan Interest Rates by Credit Score

Learn how credit scores influence car loan interest rates in 2025.

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Capital Guard Shares Five Key Investment Principles Amid Rising Interest Rates in Australia

Capital Guard outlines five investment principles to help Australians focus on capital protection, steady income and informed ...

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From Laggards to Leaders? Rate Cut Buzz Is Fueling a Small-Cap Stock Comeback

Small-cap stocks continued their march higher on Wednesday as investors doubled down on bets that interest rate cuts are imminent.

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