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Americans Are Coming Back to the Housing Market After the Fed's Rate Cut, Redfin Says
Homebuyers are finally returning to the housing market after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in four years.
The Fed’s Rate Cut: A ‘Soft Landing’ – Or ‘Fake News’?
The rate cut is about repairing the Fed’s damaged credibility. “Going big” with 50 basis points is a psychological gambit, to convey decisiveness and self-confidence.
Fed should cut interest rates 'gradually,' Musalem says
St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President Alberto Musalem on Friday said the U.S. central bank should cut interest rates "gradually" after what he called the "strong and clear message" of a half-point interest-rate cut last week,
Are You Nearing Retirement? Here's What the Fed's Rate Cuts Mean for Your Savings
The recent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve has raised fresh financial questions for everyone from economists to would-be homebuyers. Add Americans nearing retirement to that list.
How Low Might Mortgage Rates Go As The Fed Cuts Interest Rates?
Last November, the 30-year mortgage rate approached 8%. After the Federal Reserve cut interest rates on September 18, it’s approaching 6%.
Where should you stash your savings after the Fed rate cut?
For example, "several banks are offering high-yield savings accounts with APYs of 4.85%," which, while "down from a peak of 5% or more prior to the rate cut" is still a "relatively robust offer," said CBS News.
Fed goes with half-point interest rate cut. What that means.
If the Fed cuts interest rates today, borrowers will likely see interest rates ease off their peaks on things like credit cards and auto loans.
How the Fed’s Rate Cuts Help Young Americans the Most
But the shift is particularly beneficial for young Americans.The Federal Open Market Committee’s decision to bring the federal-funds rate down to a range of 4.75% to 5% earlier this month was accompanied by signs that more rate cuts are planned.
Cooling Prices Clears Way For More Fed Rates Cuts
The latest personal consumption expenditures price index figures boost the chances of the Fed cutting rates over the coming months.
Richmond Fed president urges caution on interest rate cuts because inflation isn’t defeated
A Federal Reserve official says he supports reducing the central bank’s key interest rate somewhat from its current level.
Latest inflation data could boost case for more big Fed rate cuts
The Federal Reserve did not have full consensus when it voted last week to reduce interest rates by half of a percentage ...
Stocks Rally for the Week on Fed Rate-Cut Optimism: Markets Wrap
US stocks gained for a third consecutive week — despite languishing on Friday — as investors were repeatedly reassured that ...
What does the Fed interest rate cut mean for home buyers, sellers in Appleton, Green Bay?
The current 15- and 30-year fixed mortgage rates have dropped to 5.15% and 6.09%, respectively, according to a weekly Freddie ...
Traders bet on second straight 50 bps Fed rate cut in November
Traders added slightly to bets the Federal Reserve will deliver a second 50-basis-point interest rate cut in November after a ...
Fed's favored inflation gauge shows cooling price pressures, clearing way for more rate cuts
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure on Friday provided the latest sign that price pressures are easing, a trend ...