This Week's Mortgage Predictions: The Fed Isn't Rushing to Lower Interest Rates
Average 30-year fixed mortgage rates have remained around a steep 7% for several weeks. While President Donald Trump has claimed he will bring mortgage rates down to 3% -- which would indicate a severe economic crisis -- the president doesn't set rates on home loans.
What To Expect From The Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Decision Next Week
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold its key interest rate steady on Wednesday as officials wait for more data that indicates inflation is cooling.
Trump says he'll demand lower rates immediately, claims he knows rates better than Fed
President Trump said if oil prices come down he'll demand lower interest rates immediately, adds he knows rates 'much better' than Fed officials
Why mortgage rates are still high despite the Fed rate cuts
As mentioned, mortgage rates haven't fallen in line with the Fed's rate cuts because they depend on factors beyond the agency's benchmark rate, such as the economy and 10-year Treasury bond yields. For example, when the 10-year treasury rate goes up, mortgage rates tend to follow, and vice-versa.
Here's When the Fed Is Likely to Cut Interest Rates Again, and What It Means for Stocks
Since the FOMC is responsible for setting interest rate policy at the Fed, Wall Street watches each SEP very closely. In the September SEP, the FOMC forecast five potential interest rate cuts in 2025, but that forecast was reduced to just two cuts in the December SEP.
Fed to hold rates steady at an unsteady moment
U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers meeting next week are expected to keep interest rates on hold but the larger story unfolding will be how the central bank confronts early moves by President Donald Trump that are likely to shape the economy this year,
The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. Here's what that means for your money
The Fed is unlikely to cut interest rates again when it meets next week, delaying any relief from high borrowing costs.
President Trump says he will force the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates “immediately”
While speaking at the World Economic Forum at Davos on Jan. 23rd, president Donald Trump announced plans to force the Federal Reserve into cutting interest rates without delay, escalating what will likely become a renewed battle with the central bank.
The Fed will likely stand pat after flurry of rate cuts. After that? It's anybody's guess.
The Fed will likely pause its rate cuts this week. After that, uncertainty over Trump's tariff, immigration plans make ...
The Fed Takes Center Stage This Week After Trump Says He Will ‘Demand’ Lower Interest Rates
The president last week inserted himself into the debate over interest rates ahead of the central bank’s meeting this week.
Analysis-BOJ may revert to fuzzy communication after Fed-style clarity on rates
The Bank of Japan, after clearly signalling last week's interest rate hike, may return to its accustomed fuzzy guidance about ...
What if the Fed U-Turns and Raises Rates This Year?
Investors weigh an important matter: whether barriers are stronger to raising rates—or cutting them.
What will happen to short-term CD rates in 2025? Experts weigh in
The Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions will significantly influence the way CD interest rates move in 2025.
Gold steady as Fed expected to remain on hold this week
Gold prices dipped on Monday pressured by a firmer U.S. dollar, while investors focussed on the Federal Reserve's first ...
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Fed may cut rates sooner and faster than expected if inflation keeps cooling, key official predicts
two days after the end of the Fed’s upcoming policy meeting, but analysts expect the monthly increase in core inflation may translate to an annual rate of less than 2%. Inflation “is getting ...
Will The Federal Reserve’s Soft Landing Become An Emergency Ditch?
Many economists have felt relief over continued GDP growth. But ongoing data releases suggest that the foundation of the ...