Fed Dec. Interest Rate Decision Hangs On Economic Data

Fed December Interest Rate Decision Hangs On Economic Data
The Federal Open Market Committee will announce its next scheduled decision on interest rates on December 18. A rate cut is likely but far from certain.
Nomura expects Fed to pause rate-cut cycle in December
The U.S. Federal Reserve is no longer expected to cut interest rates at its December policy meeting, Nomura has said, making it the first global brokerage to signal a pause in the central bank's rate-cutting cycle in the wake of Donald Trump's election win.
Fed’s Powell: Rate cuts are still underway, but there’s no hurry
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that interest rates are still expected to decline further, but suggested they might not be that much lower over the next few months.
Fed Chair Powell Says There’s No Need to ‘Hurry’ to Cut Rates
A strong economy is giving Federal Reserve officials room to move “carefully” as they lower interest rates, the central bank chair said.
Today's Mortgage Rates | What if the Fed Doesn't Cut Rates in December?
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. If the Fed ends up keeping rates steady next month, we could see mortgage rates tick up slightly.
Mortgage Rates Edge Up to Match 4-Month High
Rate movement for other mortgage types was mixed Monday, though no rate averages moved more than 4 basis points. Because rates vary widely across lenders, it's always smart to shop around for your best mortgage rate and compare rates regularly,
Mortgage Rates Today: November 18, 2024—15-Year and 30-Year Mortgage Rates Move Up
U.S. mortgage rates stall after six-week climb
Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.78% for the week ending Nov. 14 — down from 6.79% last week.
Rent Inflation Won’t Ebb Until 2026, Cleveland Fed Model Shows
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said last week central bankers are keeping a close eye on housing inflation, which “has ...
US labor market still boosting inflation, San Francisco Fed economists say
A tight U.S. labor market is still adding to inflationary pressures, though less so than it did in 2022 and 2023, according ...
Scams ensnare even sophisticated consumers, Fed says
Criminals leverage advanced technology to make so-called mule accounts that pass as humans and persuade consumers to send ...
Goldman Says ‘Go for Gold’ as Central Banks Buy, Fed Cuts in ‘25
Gold will rally to a record next year on central-bank buying and US interest rate cuts, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Gold hits one-week high on softer dollar; markets await Fed cues
Gold prices climbed to a one-week high on Tuesday, buoyed by a softer U.S. dollar, while the market awaited comments from ...
Fed Suddenly Flips On Huge $3 Trillion Bitcoin And Crypto Price Boom
The bitcoin price has closed in on $100,000 per bitcoin, rocketing higher as a "perfect storm" pushes the combined crypto ...
Global stocks struggle after Fed signals slower rate cuts
Global stock markets ended the week on a sour note Friday as traders mulled Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments ...
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Fed's Schmid says it is uncertain how far interest rates can fall
WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (Reuters) - It remains uncertain how far interest rates can fall, though the initial reductions made by ...