‘We Still Have an Inflation Problem.’ A Fed Newcomer Wants to Go Slow on Rate Cuts.
The central bank’s recent infusion of financial-market brawn includes Beth Hammack, who worked for three decades at Goldman Sachs.
How Fed Rate-Cut Odds Have Shifted This Week
Fears of elevated interest rates dampened the mood on Wall Street at the start of this year–but cooling core inflation and dovish comments by Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller have given investors reason to feel a bit more cheerful this week.
Federal Reserve rate cuts could create more harm than good
Financial markets are still concerned about inflation. The Fed influences short-term interest rates, which are falling, but longer-term bonds like the 10-year Treasury are a better reflection of inflation expectations.
CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's upcoming decision on rate cuts
Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.
Prediction: These 2 Stocks Could Soar if the Fed Cuts Rates Further in 2025
Prices of high-yield dividend stocks sank as yields for long-term Treasuries surged in the final months of 2024. Realty Income is known for its dividend, but growth is coming from surprising places too.
Fed cuts were supposed to lower mortgage rates, but they're back above 7%. Here's why
It's the first time since May 2024 that 30-year mortgage rates have hit that mark. High rates are adding to the affordability challenges many Americans are facing.
Latest CPI Inflation Report Makes January Fed Rate Cut Very Unlikely
Consumer Price Index showed an acceleration to 2.9%, the highest rate since July. With such high inflation, the Fed is unlikely to cut rates in January.
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.
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.
Inflation rose to 5-month high in December. What that means for Fed rate cuts.
Annual inflation ticked up for a third straight month in December as food, energy costs rose, CPI report showed. But underlying price measure eased.
Gold poised for third weekly gain on renewed hopes of Fed rate cuts
Gold prices hovered near a five-week high on Friday and were set for a third straight week of gains, as U.S. inflation data ...
Fed rate cuts prompt rethink: Where should you park your savings in 2025? | Dollars & Sense
A financial expert suggests reconsidering savings strategies in 2025 as high-yield savings account rates decrease.
SA Charts: See how the major sectors have performed during the Fed's rate-cutting cycle
An analysis of how market segments have performed since the Federal Reserve started cutting rates, with insights on current ...
U.S. equity fund outflows surged on doubts over Fed rate cuts
U.S. equity funds saw a spike in outflows for the week ending Jan. 15, as the outlook for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year ...
Why a Dovish Fed Official Could Be Patient on More Cuts
A Federal Reserve official who joins the central bank’s policy committee this year said he has grown less concerned about a ...