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How Upcoming Economic Data Could Affect Fed's Decisions on Interest Rates
Key Takeaways Federal Reserve officials said Monday that the economy remains strong, but that they will be monitoring upcoming data for warning signs.Officials said they need to keep close tabs on job market data and ensure inflation doesn’t reignite.
Fed officials leave door open to another large interest-rate cut
A handful of Federal Reserve officials on Monday left open the door to additional large interest-rate cuts, noting that current rates still weigh heavily on the US economy.
How Many Times Will the Fed Cut Interest Rates? Here's the Potential Answer.
Members of the FOMC also provide their individual guesses on where the fed funds rate will be in the future. The consensus of those guesses is that interest rates are likely to be much lower by the end of this year, and even lower again in 2025 and 2026. Here's how many cuts could be on the table.
What’s Next After The Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut?
Forbes’ expert contributors help explain what the Fed’s move means for investors, businesses, job seekers, home buyers and more.
The Fed just cut interest rates. How will your finances be impacted?
The Federal Reserve's expected to cut rates this week, but will it make a difference to Americans? Here's what you need to know about a Fed rate cut.
Mortgage rates went up right after the Fed cut interest rates. Here’s why.
Mortgage rates inched up even though the Federal Reserve cut interest rates. Experts explain why this is a short-lived phenomenon.
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Opinion - The Fed finally cut interest rates — but let’s not get too excited just yet
Wall Street has been anticipating a drop in interest rates for weeks. This is why the markets didn’t significantly react when the Fed made its announcement. The decision was already built-in. The same goes for mortgage rates.
Fed set to cut interest rates: What it could mean for inflation, economy, jobs
The Federal Reserve will begin a rate-cutting path, as soon as Sept. 18. Inflation and the economy remain hot topics in the presidential election.
Atlanta Fed's Bostic Says Easing Inflation Justified Half-Point Cut
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic said signs that inflation was heading closer to the Fed's 2% target prompted him to vote for a half-point rate cut at the central bank's meeting last week.
Fed's Bostic: Economy returning to normal faster than expected so policy should as well
The U.S. economy is close to normal rates of inflation and unemployment and the Federal Reserve needs monetary policy to "normalize" as well, Atlanta Federal Reserve president Raphael Bostic said Monday in comments that suggested openness to a quick pace of interest rate cuts in coming months.
Fed’s Bostic Sees a U.S. Economy Ready for Neutral Interest Rates
A U.S. economy that is rapidly returning to normal demands interest rates that are more normal too, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic argued on Monday morning. With inflation closing in on the Fed’s target and the labor market in better balance,
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How to find great returns on cash after the Fed cut: Rates won't 'go from awesome to awful overnight,' expert says
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The Fed's bold move on interest rates has ripple effects, plus GM makes a bold move, too
The week in markets started with the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by more than most economists expected.
The Fed Just Slashed Interest Rates. Do This With Your Savings Immediately
The Fed's interest rate cuts have the potential to be great news for consumers. When the Fed lowers the federal funds rate, ...
It will take more than just a drop in interest rates to save the housing market
The Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut last week has given prospective homebuyers something to celebrate: lower borrowing ...
Will mortgage interest rates fall further in September?
In short, it's unlikely that mortgage interest rates will fall much further in September, even if that doesn't mean that you ...