Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates

The Fed Cuts Rates, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear
The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.
Why the Fed Won’t Be in a Hurry to Cut Rates Next Year
After delivering back-to-back interest rate cuts this fall, the Federal Reserve is on a cautious, data-dependent path. Whether due to economic uncertainty, election implications, or a declaration of “mission accomplished” on the inflation front,
Why Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates
Following the Fed's 0.5% rate cut in September, mortgage rates went up, not down. Even though the central bank's policy decisions and economic outlook affect credit markets, the F
It Will Be Hard for Fed to Keep Cutting Rates After December, Furman Says
Jason Furman, former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, says he expects the Federal Reserve to cut rates again in December, but after that, the pace of cutting will slow down. He's on "." (
The Fed Cuts Rates by a Quarter-Point. Powell Stays the Course.
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday in a move that preserves flexibility as officials contend with a cooling labor market and lower inflation. Tuesday’s election didn’t alter the Federal Open Market Committee’s policy path,
Homebuyers await mortgage relief after Federal Reserve's back-to-back rate cuts
The Federal Reserve has made two consecutive interest rate cuts but potential homebuyers are wondering when mortgage rates will drop. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down what this means.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates For Second Time In 2024
In a move that was widely anticipated, the Federal Reserve has cut the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points, to a new ...
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Federal funds rate: What it is and how it affects you
The federal funds rate is the interest rate the government sets for one bank to charge another bank for ultra-short-term loans, usually just overnight. It's actually a target rate range.
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The Federal Funds rate 2024: Interest rate set by the Federal Reserve
It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Introduction the federal fund rate How the federal funds rate works How does the federal ...
Fed Expected to Cut Rates; Powell’s Future Policy Hints Could Shake Markets
Fed to announce rate cut Thursday as inflation cools. Traders eye signals from Powell on future cuts and potential policy ...
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US rate futures price in more Fed easing in December and 2025
NEW YORK, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Futures on the federal funds rate, which measure the cost of unsecured ... while inflation ...
What the Latest Fed News Tells Us About 2025 Savings and CD Rates
Today's widely anticipated Fed rate announcement will have a notable impact on savers. Here's what to expect for savings and ...
The Fed rate cut: What it means for your bank accounts, loans, credit cards, and investments
The Fed controls one interest rate: the federal funds rate, the short-term rate banks use to borrow from each other. The ...
Fed's Powell flags careful, patient approach after rate cut
Policymakers took note of a job market that has "generally eased" while inflation continues to move towards the U.S. central bank's 2% target.
Fed Statement Points to Cooling Labor Market, Implies More Rate Cuts to Come
The Federal Open Market Committee’s policy statement on Thursday acknowledged a softening labor market and continued to ...