Fed Dec. Interest Rate Decision Hangs On Economic Data

Fed December Interest Rate Decision Hangs On Economic Data
The Federal Open Market Committee will announce its next scheduled decision on interest rates on December 18. A rate cut is likely but far from certain.
Nomura expects Fed to pause rate-cut cycle in December
The U.S. Federal Reserve is no longer expected to cut interest rates at its December policy meeting, Nomura has said, making it the first global brokerage to signal a pause in the central bank's rate-cutting cycle in the wake of Donald Trump's election win.
The Fed Is Cutting Interest Rates. But Here's Why Waiting to Refinance Your Mortgage Could Pay Off Even More
Should you refinance your mortgage in light of the Fed's rate cuts? Here's why holding off until the new year could work to your benefit.
What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates
Mortgage rates, in particular, surged last year to their highest level since 2000 but have since come down alongside inflation. But it's been a bumpy ride back to the bottom in recent weeks. What, then, does this latest Fed rate cut mean for mortgage interest rates? That's what we'll break down below.
How the Fed's Rate Cuts Will Affect Your Money—And What to Do About It
The Federal Reserve delivered its second interest rate cut in a row to boost the economy and prevent a rise in unemployment, but it may take a while for consumers to see its effects.
Today's Mortgage Rates | Why Are Rates So Stubbornly High?
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates went up in October and have remain elevated so far this month. But they could ease in 2025.
What the Fed rate cut means for HELOC interest rates
The Federal Reserve issued another cut to the federal funds rate this week. Here's what it could mean for HELOC rates.
Mortgage Rates Edge Up to Match 4-Month High
Rate movement for other mortgage types was mixed Monday, though no rate averages moved more than 4 basis points. Because rates vary widely across lenders, it's always smart to shop around for your best mortgage rate and compare rates regularly,
Today's Mortgage Rates | What if the Fed Doesn't Cut Rates in December?
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. If the Fed ends up keeping rates steady next month, we could see mortgage rates tick up slightly.
The Fed's rate cuts will spark a $2 trillion exodus from money market funds, Apollo chief economist says
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What To Expect From The Fed On Interest Rates In 2025
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Fed's Schmid says it is uncertain how far interest rates can fall
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Fed lowers key interest rate by quarter point as inflation eases but pace of cuts may slow
After a September half-point cut, the reduction would bring the benchmark federal funds rate down three-quarters of a point ...
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A Fed rate cut may be coming, but it may be too small for Americans to notice
While a quarter-point Fed rate cut on Thursday may not strongly influence mortgage rates or stimulate the housing market, ...
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What the Fed’s interest rate cuts mean for your money
“‘Falling interest rates’ are not the same as ... Muni rates, meanwhile, have held up even in the face of Fed rate cuts because more of them have been coming online in the runup to ...
Boost Your Savings Today: Understanding CD Interest Rates
The Fed just cut its benchmark rate again, but the best CD rates are still worth a look. See why the Fed's rate cuts affect ...
Fed Officials Are Not Talking Trump, But They Are Pondering His Policy Ideas
Federal Reserve officials have said it is too early to consider President-Elect Donald Trump's policy proposals when determining interest rates. However, some have offered broad opinions on how ...