Traders keep bets on 25 basis point Fed rate cuts in November, December
The case for quarter-point U.S. interest rate cuts at upcoming Federal Reserve policy meetings appeared intact on Friday after a report showed producer prices were flat last month compared with August,
Fed decision to go big on rate cut was not a slam dunk
The Fed’s decision to cut interest rates in September prompted a debate, according to the minutes of that Federal Reserve board meeting.
Fed’s Bostic Keeps Door Open to Skipping Rate Cut in November
A Federal Reserve official said he was open to cutting interest rates by a quarter percentage point or standing pat at the central bank’s meeting next month depending on how the economic outlook develops.
Fed officials signal more rate cuts, Bostic open to a skip
Slowly cooling inflation and a U.S. job market that remains strong but at risk of deteriorating give a green light for more interest-rate cuts in coming months, Federal Reserve policymakers indicated in remarks on Thursday,
Fed Officials Debated Whether a Big Rate Cut Was Smart in September
Freshly released minutes from the central bank’s September meeting show that policymakers were divided on how much to cut rates.
CPI for September: Inflation higher than expected. Fed rate cuts still seen as likely.
Somewhat higher core inflation and a strong September jobs report have raised questions among investors about whether the Fed will cut rates again next month. Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.5% in 2025, down from the 3.2% seen in 2024, the Social Security Administration said on Thursday.
If the Fed Cut Rates, Why Have Mortgage Rates Been Going Up?
Mortgage rates dropped before the Fed’s last meeting, and have risen more than 50 basis points since. If you’re wondering why, you’ll need to look at the 10-year Treasury bond yield.
Austan Goolsbee Explains the Fed’s Big Rate Cut
And where the risks are now.
Fed's Williams reckons more rate cuts lie ahead, amid solid economy
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Thursday he expects more rate cuts lie ahead as inflation pressures continue to moderate. “Based on my current forecast for the economy, I expect that it will be appropriate to continue the process of moving the stance of monetary policy to a more neutral setting over time,
Inside the Fed’s big rate cut decision, where officials were divided more than you’d think
The Fed’s decision to opt for a bigger rate cut wasn’t without its controversy, according to minutes from its September meeting. While the move to lower rates by half a percentage point was approved by a majority of the 12 voting members,
Fed-funds futures point to Fed cutting interest rates by a quarter point in November
Traders in the federal funds market began pricing in a higher probability of a quarter-point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in November after digesting fresh U.S. inflation data Thursday. Fed-funds futures showed an 85.
Famed economist Ed Yardeni’s updated his Fed cut prediction to ‘none and done’ because the inflation battle isn’t over
Famed economist Ed Yardeni said earlier this year the Federal Reserve would be "one and done" when it comes to rate ...
Fed dashboard fogged by immigration uncertainty: Mike Dolan
The Federal Reserve's road ahead appeared crystal clear in September, but the picture is far foggier than many thought and ...
Fed Officials Are Watching for Housing Inflation to Cool. It May Finally Be Happening
Shelter inflation has been a stumbling block for the Federal Reserve in its fight against inflation. September's Consumer ...
Should you invest in gold before the November Fed meeting?
With another rate cut likely for the Fed's November meeting, some investors may want to turn to gold now. Here's why.
Morning Bid: Fed 'Skip' Enters Fray as Big Banks Report
The relatively hawkish Atlanta Fed boss Raphael Bostic told the Wall Street Journal he was considering a pause until the data ...
There's still room for the Fed to make gradual cuts, says Fmr. Fed President Loretta Mester
Loretta Mester, Former Cleveland Fed President, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss her Fed outlook and getting to the neutral ...
Chicago Fed president sees rates falling at "gradual pace" despite hot jobs, inflation
Amid signs of a cooling jobs market, it lowered its short-term benchmark fed funds rate last month for the first time in four ...
Fed tends to look past hurricanes, although that is getting harder
The two devastating hurricanes that hit the southeastern U.S. in recent weeks will make it harder for the Federal Reserve to ...