What if the Fed U-Turns and Raises Rates This Year?
How embarrassing would it be for the Federal Reserve to raise rates this year? Could it admit that its aggressive rate reductions last year, including a cut as recently as last month, were a mistake,
Fed Rate Cuts Are Probably On Pause For The Near Term
There’s uncertainty about expected policy changes favored by the Trump administration - which may be inflationary to a degree. We anticipate that Fed will leave rates unchanged on Jan 29.
Fed may halt interest rate cuts—and could even pursue a hike, say analysts
Due to the stronger-than-expected jobs report, Bank of America economists revised the Fed outlook for this year: “We no longer expect any additional rate cuts,” economists wrote in a report on Monday. "Inflation is stuck above target, with risks skewed to the upside, activity is strong, and the labor market now appears to have stabilized."
Why mortgage rates are still high despite the Fed rate cuts
When the Fed cuts rates, it often leads to lower mortgage rates because borrowing costs drop overall. Unfortunately, though, mortgage rates have instead climbed higher since the F
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The Fed Lowered Interest Rates Too Soon
Inflation remains stubbornly above the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target. Yet, instead of maintaining a firm stance at its December 18 meeting, the Fed cut interest rates for the third time in three months.
Next CPI Inflation Report Could Reduce 2025 Fed Rate Cut Expectations
If year-on-year total and core CPI consumer inflation rates accelerate, financial markets risk turbulence as investors’ 2025 ...
Here's a big reason why the Fed's inflation fight has been a long slog
There's a record gap between new and old mortgage rates in the U.S. and abroad that is blunting the impact of central-bank ...
30-Year Mortgage Rates Shoot Up, Hitting Highest Level Since May
Mortgage rates continue to climb, jumping Friday to end the week at a new 7-month high. Rates rose for almost every other new ...
Here’s The Fed’s 2025 Meeting Schedule And What To Expect For Interest Rates
The Fed is expected to cut interest rates in 2025, perhaps two or three times, with greater uncertainty for the second half ...
Should you open a long-term CD before the January Fed meeting?
A long-term CD offers unique benefits to savers now. But should they rush to open one before the next Fed meeting?
The Fed Is Cutting - Why Are Mortgage Rates Going Up?
Powell is admitting that inflation is still too high, but the Fed still plans to cut interest rates by .25%. So why are ...
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Mortgage Predictions for Week of Jan. 13-19: Everything to Know About Rates
Aside from typical day-to-day fluctuations, mortgage rates are expected to stay above 6.5% for the next few months. If ...
Will mortgage rates fall below 6% in 2025? What experts say
"While I'd love to say rates will drop below 6% in 2025, I think it's a moderate probability and not a certainty," says ...