Fed, interest rates

Fed may halt interest rate cuts—and could even pursue a hike, say analysts
High interest rates and the rising cost of funding were already a top concern for CFOs. Now, that concern could grow following a strong December jobs report—one of the key pieces of data assessed by the Federal Reserve—that has led some economists to predict there will be fewer rate cuts this year,
Fed Rate Cuts Are Probably On Pause For The Near Term
There’s uncertainty about expected policy changes favored by the Trump administration - which may be inflationary to a degree. We anticipate that Fed will leave rates unchanged on Jan 29.
Next CPI Inflation Report Could Reduce 2025 Fed Rate Cut Expectations
If year-on-year total and core CPI consumer inflation rates accelerate, financial markets risk turbulence as investors’ 2025 interest rate cut expectations fall further.
Why mortgage rates are still high despite the Fed rate cuts
When the Fed cuts rates, it often leads to lower mortgage rates because borrowing costs drop overall. Unfortunately, though, mortgage rates have instead climbed higher since the F
US inflation likely remained sticky-high last month, threatening interest rate cuts
U.S. inflation likely worsened last month on the back of higher prices for gas, eggs, and used cars, a trend that could make it less likely that the Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate much this year.
Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show
But minutes from their December meeting suggest that the decision was a close call — and that there is no guarantee policymakers will lower rates again anytime soon. The minutes of the central bank’s Dec.
Bitcoin Dips Below $90,000 as Fed Rate Cut Doubts Grow
The price of Bitcoin fell to a two-month low Monday, as markets adjusted to the prospect of tighter monetary policy from the Federal Reserve.
Top Fed official backs new rate cuts even if Trump tariffs materialize
A top policymaker at the US Federal Reserve says that he still supports reducing interest rates this year, despite elevated inflation and the prospect of widespread tariffs.
Traders Grow More Certain of No Fed Rate Cut in January
The odds of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve are getting slimmer by the day. Markets are pricing in a 95% chance that the Fed keeps borrowing costs unchanged at its Jan. 30 decision. That’s up from 94% yesterday,
Mortgage rates stubbornly high at 7%; Fed tapping brakes on interest rate cuts because inflation remains above target
Despite hopes that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts last year would drive down the borrowing rate for home loans, mortgage rates are hovering around 7%. A positive end-of-year jobs report is partly to blame,
Mortgage Rates Reach Seven-Month High
Despite Fed interest rates continuing to decrease through the end of last year, mortgage rates have increased because the Federal Reserve does not directly control mortgage rates,
BofA bets on a potential Fed rate hike after jobs report, top Wall-St brokers revise forecasts
Top Wall-Street brokerages revised their Fed rate cut forecasts, after a blow-out U.S. jobs report on Friday, with BofA ...
Fed rate cuts are already over after they barely started as blowout jobs report shifts focus to hikes, BofA says
"Inflation is stuck above target and risks are skewed to the upside. Economic activity is robust. We see little reason for ...
8 Fed bank board of directors have requested discount rate cuts before December meeting
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Strong US job growth raises doubts about further Fed rate cuts
The U.S. job market again defied an anticipated slowdown, with firms adding more than a quarter of a million jobs in the last ...
What's the HELOC and home equity loan interest rate forecast for 2025?
Home equity is at an all-time high, but what will happen with these borrowing rates this year? Experts weigh in.
Bonds hammer Fed rate cut bets as inflation greets Trump White House
The Federal Reserve might be unable to lower its benchmark lending rate until late in the autumn, market-derived data ...
Toronto stocks extend fall as Fed rate cuts hopes diminish
Canada's main stock index slid to a two-week low on Monday, as investors globally avoided risky assets after last week's ...