Fed seen resuming interest-rate cuts

Fed rate cuts could ward off a serious recession, Jim Cramer says
Lower rates can stimulate the economy, and Cramer said the data in the CPI report gives the Fed room to cut, which would benefit the market as a whole. The central bank may actually have to cut, he continued, because tariff increases could lead consumers to spend less, which in turn means many retailers will miss their estimates.
Fed seen resuming interest-rate cuts in June as inflation heads lower
Cooler inflation could allow Federal Reserve policymakers to resume interest-rate cuts later this year, with traders betting Tuesday on three quarter-point reductions in the policy rate by the end of 2025,
Fed Rate Expectations Are Shifting. Next Cut Could Be in May.
Expectations for the next interest-rate reduction are being brought forward after the stock market’s big selloff at the start of the week. Investors had penciled in June as the most likely moment for
Fed Likely Won’t Cut Rates On March 19. Here’s What To Look For
The Fed is not expected to cut interest rates at the conclusion of its next meeting on March 19, but there may be clues to the timing of the next cut.
Mortgage rates are dropping — can a Fed rate cut be far behind?
In recent weeks, mortgage rates have fallen ahead of the Federal Reserve’s March meeting, and the spring homebuying season is underway. Are rate cuts on the table for the year ahead, and how might factors
Why Mortgage Rates Remain High Despite Fed Cuts
The spread between 30-year mortgages and 10-year yields typically fluctuates between 100 and 300 basis points. Read more here.
After CPI inflation report, federal-funds futures point to no Fed rate cuts before June
Traders in the federal-funds futures market are expecting the Federal Reserve will hold its benchmark interest rate steady until June, when they anticipate a potential rate cut. Fed-funds futures pointed to a 99% probability of the Fed keeping its policy rate at the current level of 4.
Jobs, Inflation, and the Fed: Will 2025 See One, Two, or Three Rate Cuts?
Traders are actively assessing the likelihood of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts for the year. While the Fed will likely remain idle this month, more long-term forecasts indicate a 25% chance of two rate cuts,
The Fed Is Meeting on Interest Rates Next Week. Here's How We Think Savings and CD Rates Will React.
Next week's Fed rate announcement could impact how much you can earn on savings accounts and CDs going forward. Here's what ...
Fed expected to cut rates in June as jobs data raises potential red flags
The Federal Reserve will head into its March 18-19 policy meeting with the labor market strong overall but showing some ...
Inflation rate rose by 2.8% in February, CPI report shows. Here's what that means for price relief.
The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than ...
Fed in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty
Jerome H. Powell says the Fed is focused on separating “signal from the noise,” as the president whipsaws on tariffs.
Fed may need to stay patient on rates until summer, Bostic signals
Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic on Thursday said new policies under the Trump administration are ...
Federal push to cap credit card interest rates
FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports that Anna Paulina Luna is teaming up with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to cap interest rates ...
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Mortgage Predictions for March 2025: Rates Fall As Economic Concerns Ramp Up
Lower mortgage rates are good for housing affordability, but the reason behind the recent dip — a weakening economic outlook ...
Fed to deliver rapid-fire rate cuts if economic downturn happens, traders bet
The Federal Reserve won't lower interest rates at its policy meeting next week, but could deliver the first of a set of rapid ...