Fed, Interest Rates

Fed has hit the pause button for rates, and may only cut once this year, experts say
The Federal Reserve is going to sit on the sidelines and may only cut rates once this year, according to prominent economists attending the American Economic Association meeting in San Francisco this past weekend.
The Fed Is Unlikely To Cut Interest Rates In January Due To Inflation
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on December 18 but an interest rate cut is unlikely when the Fed issues its next policy decision on January 29.
Here's What I Think the Fed Will Do With Interest Rates in 2025 -- And 2 Stocks That Could Be Winners
I believe the Fed will cut interest rates a little more aggressively than the market expects. Companies in the financial services and real estate sectors could be particularly big beneficiaries. EPR Properties and SoFi are two that could be big winners -- if I'm right.
The Fed Is Cutting - Why Are Mortgage Rates Going Up?
Powell is admitting that inflation is still too high, but the Fed still plans to cut interest rates by .25%. So why are mortgage rates going up? Read more
Fed's Cook: Further rate cuts can come cautiously
The U.S. Federal Reserve can be cautious with any further interest rate cuts given a solid economy and inflation proving stickier than previously expected, Fed Governor Lisa Cook said on Monday. Since the Fed began cutting its benchmark policy rate in September,
Next Fed Meeting: The Rate-Cut Outlook And What It Means For Stocks
The next Federal Reserve meeting is unlikely to deliver a fourth straight rate cut. When will the next rate cut come, and why does it matter for the S&P 500?
Here’s The Fed’s 2025 Meeting Schedule And What To Expect For Interest Rates
The Fed is expected to cut interest rates in 2025, perhaps two or three times, with greater uncertainty for the second half of the year.
Mortgage Refinance Rates on the Rise, Again Nearing a 5-Month High
Rates on 30-year mortgage refinance loans edged up another 3 basis points Monday, pushing the average up to 7.15%. That's ...
Today's Mortgage Rates | How Inflation and Jobs Data Could Impact Rates This Month
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are flat, but incoming job market and inflation data could ...
Interest rates are one of 2025's biggest 'wild cards'
It's become evident that the stock market (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) wasn't gifted a Santa Claus rally this holiday season, but that isn't stopping equities from finally coming to life in Monday's session ...
The Fed Has Lowered Rates Again. Does That Mean 2025 Mortgage Rates Will Fall?
The Fed announced its third straight rate cut this week, also signaling that additional reductions are likely in 2025. What ...
Barkin Says He Prefers Fed Keep Rates Restrictive for Longer
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin said he believes the central bank’s current level of interest rates ...
Fed's Barkin sees still-restrictive rates lowering inflation in 2025
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin judged that interest rates remain sufficiently restrictive to further ...
Today's Mortgage Rates | Rates Should Go Down This Year as Long as Inflation Slows
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are starting the year elevated, but they're expected to go ...
Fed's Barr to resign early from regulatory job to avoid legal fight with Trump
Michael Barr, the Federal Reserve's top regulatory cop, said he will step down on Feb. 28, in a surprise move that will avert ...
Trump: ‘Interest rates are far too high’
President-elect Trump on Tuesday declared interest rates are too high even as he decried still-elevated inflation, setting up ...