Fed is on course to cut interest rates

The Fed is on course to cut interest rates in December, but what happens next is anyone's guess
Friday's jobs report virtually cements that the Federal Reserve will approve an interest rate cut when it meets later this month.
The Fed Will Cut Interest Rates At Least Twice in 2025, According to Wall Street. Here's What It Means for Stocks
The U.S. Federal Reserve was locked in a battle with soaring inflation throughout 2022 and 2023, which prompted the central bank to rapidly increase the federal funds rate (overnight interest rates). That triggered a steep climb in interest rates, including the 30-year fixed mortgage rate, which hit a two-decade high of 7.8% toward the end of 2023.
Dollar Falls as Market Bets on Another Fed Rate Cut
The dollar was edging lower as investors bet on the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates further this month, Swissquote Bank analyst Ipek Ozkardeskaya said in a note. Friday's nonfarm payrolls data
The Fed might not cut interest rates at all in 2025, Deutsche Bank economist says
"Unemployment is going to come down, growth is going to come up, inflation is going to come up," Deutsche Bank's chief US economist said.
The Fed Cut Interest Rates. Here's Why This Excellent High-Dividend Stock Is a Buy.
A falling-interest-rate environment is generally a positive catalyst for the stock market. With lower rates from risk-free investments such as CDs, more money rotates into riskier assets like stocks. Plus, lower borrowing costs make people more comfortable with spending money, leading to increased economic activity.
Fed is more likely to cut interest rates in December following a rebound in job growth
CNBC's Steve Liesman joins 'Squawk on the Street' to break down the November jobs report.
Fed decides to go ahead with December rate cut – but it’s not actually good news
The Federal Reserve will almost certainly slash interest rates at its December meeting. Friday’s jobs report sealed the deal, offering the Fed enough breathing room to act without looking reckless. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 227,
December US interest rate cut likely as focus turns to next year
Markets widely anticipate the Federal Reserve to cut US interest rates later this month, with officials' concerns on inflation expected to affect the pace of reducing policy next year. Recent rate-cut optimism stems from Friday's US unemployment report,
The Fed slashed interest rates, but some credit card APRs aren't going down. Here's why
Although the Federal Reserve started slashing interest rates in September, the average retail card rate has only gone up.
What Do Falling Interest Rates Mean for CD Laddering Strategies?
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What To Expect From The Fed On Interest Rates In 2025
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Why One Fed Official Thinks Interest Rates Are At 'Appropriate’ Levels
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said interest rates were at “appropriately restrictive” levels and urged a “patient” ...
Trump says he doesn’t plan to remove Fed chairman Jerome Powell
President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview that aired on Sunday that he has no plans to remove Federal Reserve Chair ...
Fed's Powell says Trump's plans for tariffs, immigration won't impact interest rate move
Fed chief Jerome Powell said President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats won't affect an interest rate decision this month.
Powell: Fed's independence from politics is vital to its interest rate decisions
Chair Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates free of political interference is necessary for ...
Inflation Back on the Radar Ahead of Fed Meeting
This week will provide fresh data on inflation with price levels remaining above the Federal Reserve’s target.