Aftermath of a Fed Rate Cut and the Election

Mortgage Rate Predictions: The Aftermath of a Fed Rate Cut and the Election
Before the election results were even confirmed, bond yields and mortgage rates had moved significantly higher. Experts tell me a series of Fed rate cuts combined with weaker economic data still point to a longer-term trend of declining borrowing rates ...
Lock in a mortgage rate after the Fed cuts? This might be your last chance
The “Trump trade” is likely to keep rates for home loans rising, despite the Federal Reserve's Thursday rate cut, experts say. That means that anyone looking to buy a home or lock in a lower refinance rate will have to seize any chance they get over the next few weeks before rates head higher for what could be a while.
Should you lock in a mortgage rate after the November rate cut? Experts weigh in
Mortgage experts agree that the right time to lock in a rate depends on your situation. Making your move later this month could offer some advantages. But your timeline, financial readiness and local housing market should guide your decision. The choice isn't just about getting the lowest rate — you must find the right balance for your needs.
Mortgage rate changes loom amid Fed rate cuts & Trump presidency
Though the Fed was already set to cut rates at least once more before the end of 2024, the modest 0.25% rate cut targeting 4.5%–4.75% indicates that the central bank is proceeding with caution in light of a Donald Trump Administration.
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.
What November’s Fed Rate Cut Means for Mortgage Rates and Potential Homebuyers
The Fed cut rates for the second time this year. Learn how this impacts mortgage rates and what to expect in the coming months.
Understanding the Disconnect Between Base Rate Cuts and Mortgage Rates
Explore why UK mortgage rates rise despite base rate cuts, focusing on SWAP rate dynamics and market expectations.
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.
Should the Fed have waited to cut rates?
Breitbart's John Carney discusses the state of the economy heading into 2025 on 'Kudlow.'
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
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Mortgage Rates Roughly Unchanged Yet Again Despite Bond Market Losses
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Banks await loans spurred by rate cuts, more questions raised
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Homeowners feeling the pinch amid high mortgage repayments
In the past 15 years, the average Kiwi household mortgage repayment has nearly doubled. The sharpest rise was in the last ...
Rate Cuts to Soften Blow From Higher Mortgage Payments, Bank of Canada Official Says
Interest-rate cuts will gradually spur households in Canada to pick up spending once the impact from sharply higher mortgage ...
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Interest rates keep going down but mortgage rates aren't following suit. Here's why
The average 30-year mortgage rate is sitting near 6.8% this week ... And while the Federal Reserve has started easing ...
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Mortgage rates fell, then rose. What comes next?
Mortgage rates fell steadily from this spring through September, as economic data slowed and as investors began to expect a ...
Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point amid postelection uncertainty
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s ...