Aftermath of a Fed Rate Cut and the Election

Mortgage Rate Predictions: The Aftermath of a Fed Rate Cut and the Election
The Federal Reserve delivered a 0.25% interest rate cut last week. But prospective homebuyers wishing for lower mortgage rates are likely to be disappointed. While the central bank influences home loan rates, it doesn't directly set them. In fact ...
Next Fed rate cut could be 'least justified one in modern history': Leuthold Group
Forget the "Fed put." These days, it's starting to seem like the Federal Reserve has been working on a new derivative: the Fed call. That's according to Doug Ramsey, chief investment officer and portfolio manager at the Leuthold Group.
Fed should proceed 'with caution' on rate cuts, Logan says
The U.S. central bank should proceed cautiously on further interest rate cuts to keep from inadvertently reigniting inflation, Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan said on Wednesday. After having made "a great deal of progress" in bringing down inflation from 40-year highs,
Why Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates
On Nov. 7, the Federal Reserve implemented a 0.25% reduction to the federal funds rate, its second cut in over four years. Prospective homebuyers are eager for a silver lining in the housing market. But experts don't anticipate dramatically lower rates before the end of the year.
U.S. inflation rose 2.6% in October, a month after Fed's first rate cut
That matched forecasts from economists polled by FactSet that the Consumer Price Index rose 2.6% in October. The CPI rose 2.4% in September, when the Fed ushered in a jumbo rate cut of 0.5 percentage points, followed by a second rate cut this month.
The Fed will need to tread a cautious path in cutting rates in 2025, says one strategist
U.S. stock futures were inching higher on Wednesday morning after the latest consumer-price index report matched expectations. "A hotter-than-expected inflation number could h
The Fed Just Cut Interest Rates Again. Should You Sign a Mortgage ASAP?
The Fed has officially cut interest rates twice this year. But read on to see whether you should run out to sign a mortgage or not.
What the Fed Rate Cuts Mean for Your Bills
The Fed’s benchmark federal funds rate influences the cost of borrowing for individuals and businesses. In theory, with the two cuts already in place and Wall Street assigning a
Money Monday: How The Federal Reserve's Latest Interest Rate Cut Impacts Mortgages, Savings And More
On Money Monday our money expert Paul Hood joined News On 6 at 4 p.m. to discuss how the federal reserve's latest interest rate cut impacts mortgages, savings and more for Oklahomans.

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Stock market today: Indexes trade mixed as investors assess rate outlook after new inflation data
The latest inflation data dented some of the momentum of the post-election stock rally, with traders focusing on the latest ...
Dow, S&P 500 edge higher after inflation data keeps Fed rate-cut hopes intact
Wall Street's three major indexes rose on Wednesday after October data showed consumer prices rising in line with ...
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Inflation Picks Up to 2.6%, but Door Stays Open to Fed Rate Cut
If it is much firmer than Fed officials would like, they might opt to put further rate cuts on temporary hold. That would ...
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Fed’s Musalem Sees Gradual Rate Cuts If Inflation Keeps Falling
“Monetary policy is well positioned to return inflation to target and support maximum employment through gradual adjustments ...
Today's Best Savings Accounts Still Pay Almost the Highest Rate in Two Decades—Up to 5.50%
Despite the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates last week, the nation's best high-yield savings accounts still include ...
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New Zealand house prices rise in October as rate cuts boost confidence
New Zealand's central bank cut its benchmark rate in August, the first decrease since March 2020, and slashed rates by ...
Hysterics as Woman Tests Boyfriend in 'Love Island' 'Heart Rate' Challenge
For those unfamiliar with the Love Island heart rate episode, it's a fan-favorite segment of the show where each contestant ...