Federal Reserve, interest rates

Fed rate cuts could ward off a serious recession, Jim Cramer says
Lower rates can stimulate the economy, and Cramer said the data in the CPI report gives the Fed room to cut, which would benefit the market as a whole. The central bank may actually have to cut, he continued, because tariff increases could lead consumers to spend less, which in turn means many retailers will miss their estimates.
Fed Rate Expectations Are Shifting. Next Cut Could Be in May.
Expectations for the next interest-rate reduction are being brought forward after the stock market’s big selloff at the start of the week. Investors had penciled in June as the most likely moment for
Fed Likely Won’t Cut Rates On March 19. Here’s What To Look For
The Fed is not expected to cut interest rates at the conclusion of its next meeting on March 19, but there may be clues to the timing of the next cut.
Fed seen resuming interest-rate cuts in June as inflation heads lower
Cooler inflation could allow Federal Reserve policymakers to resume interest-rate cuts later this year, with traders betting Tuesday on three quarter-point reductions in the policy rate by the end of 2025,
Mortgage rates are dropping — can a Fed rate cut be far behind?
In recent weeks, mortgage rates have fallen ahead of the Federal Reserve’s March meeting, and the spring homebuying season is underway. Are rate cuts on the table for the year ahead, and how might factors
Why Mortgage Rates Remain High Despite Fed Cuts
The spread between 30-year mortgages and 10-year yields typically fluctuates between 100 and 300 basis points. Read more here.
US Mortgage Rates Drop for a Sixth Week to Lowest Since December
The average US 30-year mortgage rate declined for a sixth straight week to the lowest level since early December, sparking a pickup in purchase and refinancing activity.
This Week's Mortgage Rate Predictions, March 10-16, 2025
Mortgage rates are on a downward trend, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage dropping from around 6.9% to the 6.6% range over the last month. But a shaky economy will likely keep the housing market frozen for a while.
The Fed Is Meeting on Interest Rates Next Week. Here's How We Think Savings and CD Rates Will React.
Next week's Fed rate announcement could impact how much you can earn on savings accounts and CDs going forward. Here's what ...
Fed to deliver rapid-fire rate cuts if economic downturn happens, traders bet
The Federal Reserve won't lower interest rates at its policy meeting next week, but could deliver the first of a set of rapid ...
Inflation rate rose by 2.8% in February, CPI report shows. Here's what that means for price relief.
The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than ...
What the February Inflation Report Means for the Fed
Inflation came in cooler for February. That could give Federal Reserve officials extra confidence that price pressures were ...
Fed expected to cut rates in June as jobs data raises potential red flags
The Federal Reserve will head into its March 18-19 policy meeting with the labor market strong overall but showing some ...
Fed in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty
Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.
Jamie Dimon says Trump’s presidential pressure on the Fed is nothing new—but impact is limited
Name a president ever who said give me higher interest rates'.
Should you open a home equity loan before the March Fed meeting?
With the Fed set to meet soon to determine interest rate policy, homeowners may be thinking of taking action now.