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

Fed cuts interest rates a second time but economists say 2025 outlook uncertain
Many economists still expect another quarter-point cut ahead in December. But expect more debate on the Fed's path in 2025.
The Fed Cut Interest Rates In November, And More Rate Cuts Are Coming
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on November 7. More interest rate cuts are likely through the end of 2026.
Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in second cut of 2024
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point after election. Here's what that means for you
The second interest rate cut in a row will affect consumer borrowing costs. Here’s what it means for your credit card, mortgage rate, car loan and savings.
Fed Cut Interest Rates, So Why Do Mortgage Rates Keep Climbing?
Though the Federal Reserve has been cutting interest rates, mortgage rates have been increasing or holding steady. When will potential homeowners see mortgage relief.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, days after election of Trump
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday, setting the latest path for borrowing costs just two days after the victory of President-Elect Donald Trump.
Why mortgage rates are still high after a Fed cut — and likely won't go down anytime soon
The average 30-year mortgage rate has been above 6% for two years — and is likely to stay above that level for the foreseeable future, experts say. A combination of better-than-
Why mortgage interest rates may drop again this week
Mortgage interest rates plunged in 2020 in response to a cut to the federal funds rate sparked by the pandemic. But they rose exponentially in the years that followed as inflation surged and the Federal Reserve issued a series of interest rate hikes aiming to keep it from rising further.
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
Trump has promised lower interest rates. That will be largely out of his control.
While Trump has sought to pressure the Fed to cut rates, consumer rates on mortgages and other loans are determined by a ...
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Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates stay at 6.88% while 15-year terms rise to 6.13%
With mortgage rates changing daily, it's a good idea to check today's rate before applying for a loan. It's also important ...
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What's next for US interest rates?
At the Federal Reserve's November meeting, which wrapped up just two days after Election Day, officials unanimously decided ...
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates, but Signals Stickier Inflation
The central bank said future cuts would be gradual amid higher inflation forecasts after the new government introduced ...
Private student loan interest rates remain stable for 5-year terms, drop for 10-year terms
This means, 10-year fixed private student loans interest rates dropped by 0.14 percentage points and remained stable for ...
Stock market today: Asian shares gain after US Fed cuts interest rates
Asian shares advanced Friday after most U.S. stocks rose as the Federal Reserve cut interest rates again to ease pressure on ...
Trump Has Already Broken First Election Promise
Donald Trump has failed to meet one of his highest-profile pre-election promises—when the war in Ukraine will end. “I would ...
Mortgage rates could remain stubbornly high after Trump win — here’s why
Mortgage rates look poised to stay stubbornly high following Donald Trump’s White House win – despite the Federal Reserve’s ...