The surprising reason mortgage rates are up despite interest rate cuts
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Fed cuts interest rates again — why you should refinance debt now
The coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the economy, and in an emergency response, the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by a full percentage point—the second rate cut in two weeks and the largest in Fed history.
Fed Rate Cuts - Boom Or Bust?
In September 2024, Jerome Powell announced the first Federal Funds Rate cut in over four years. The Federal Funds Rate is a short-term rate related to the cost of debt in the American economy. Some expected the Federal Reserve to cut only 25 basis points,
Homebuyers are stuck as mortgage rates defy Fed’s rate cut
The impact? It’s been pretty much as expected: a boost for stock market investors and so-so news for savers. But for prospective homebuyers, it’s brought more frustration: Mortgage rates have actually risen in recent weeks. Statewide, the median home price jumped 6.2 percent, to $600,000, as sales fell 3.7 percent.
Fed’s emergency rate cuts affect your credit card — here’s how
The Fed cut interest rates again Sunday in an attempt to reduce “evolving risks to economic activity” caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
What The Fed’s Rate Cut Means For Your Money
Looking ahead, the Fed expects to make further rate cuts— possibly another 0.50% in 2024 and 1.0% more in 2025. Additionally, the Federal Reserve now expects the unemployment rate to rise to 4.4% in 2024, and inflation to come down to 2.3%.
Will home prices rise with more Fed rate cuts? Here's what experts think.
With the Fed cutting rates again, home prices are unlikely to remain the same. Here's what some experts are predicting.
Fed decision to go big on rate cut was not a slam dunk
The Fed’s decision to cut interest rates in September prompted a debate, according to the minutes of that Federal Reserve board meeting.
Veteran trader has sharp words for Fed on interest rate cuts
Bengali noted that as the data and seasonality ensued, the bond markets moved accordingly, and the Fed — being data dependent — "seems to be on the back foot each time, chasin
Mortgage rates jump, slamming homebuyers despite Fed’s outsize interest rate cuts
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has increased for the third week in a row to 6.5%, according to Freddie Mac. That rate is a quarter-point higher than it was two weeks ago.
Mortgage rates continue to climb despite cuts by the Fed: Here’s why
Many Americans have been priced out of purchasing a home or making a move for years now amid elevated mortgage rates, sky-high home prices, and squeezed budgets due to inflation.
Interest Rate Uncertainty Is At a Financial-Crisis Era High. Here’s How We Know.
The Kansas City Fed’s measure of policy rate uncertainty is as high today as it was during the global financial crisis.
Fed's Bostic sees no need to rush on rate cuts
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic said Friday he will be patient on cutting rates to make sure inflation ...
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Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Logan calls for 'gradual' rate cuts, says 'should not rush'
"Following last month’s half-percentage-point cut in the fed funds rate ... down or up on economic growth — the "neutral ...
Fed Governor Waller says 'more caution' needed on rate cuts after data showing a hot economy
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said recent economic data shows the Fed should ease more cautiously after last ...
Was the Fed's rate cut 'a mistake'? Fmr. CEA chair weighs in.
Earlier this month, former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers called the Federal Reserve's 50-basis-point cut to interest ...