The Fed Just Paused Interest Rate Cuts. Here’s What That Means for You
The Federal Reserve spent a good part of 2022 and 2023 implementing interest rate hikes in response to rampant inflation. But now, the central bank needs to reverse some of those hikes as inflation cools.
Fed rate hikes are back in the conversation. Here’s why, and what could trigger them.
While Federal Reserve policymakers aren’t expected to lower interest rates on Wednesday, questions about potential rate hikes have entered the conversation. A team of analysts at Barclays said Tuesday they still expect slightly lower rates over the course of 2025.
The Fed will likely stand pat after flurry of rate cuts. After that? It's anybody's guess.
The Fed will likely pause its rate cuts this week. After that, uncertainty over Trump's tariff, immigration plans make forecasting rates a dice roll.
Fed leaning toward more rate cuts amid uncertainty, Barkin says
The U.S. Federal Reserve is still leaning toward further rate cuts this year, although uncertainty about the impact of new Trump administration initiatives on things like tariffs, immigration and regulations will need to be better understood,
Fed's next move could be a rate hike: Brandywine
Stocks remain near record highs, while spreads on corporate bonds have stayed close to historic lows. "Risk assets like stocks and corporate bonds have been sending strong signals for 15 months that t
Fed pauses interest rate cuts as inflation, Trump's plans create uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged as officials grappled with uncertainty caused by inflation and President Trump's plans.
Fed leans toward more rate cuts, awaits policy impacts: Barkin
The U.S. Federal Reserve is considering additional rate cuts this year, according to Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin. However, the potential effects of new policy initiatives from the Trump administration,
No need to hike interest rates unless economy is overheating, Fed’s Barkin says
The only reason for the Federal Reserve to hike rates would be if the economy was overheating and there are no signs of that in the data, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said Wednesday. “I see inflation coming down,
Fed's Barkin still eyes 2025 for rates cuts with lower inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin is keeping the door open for interest-rate cuts this year, even as economic uncertainties loom large. Speaking to Bloomberg TV, Barkin specifically pointed to uncertainty over how the latest measures taken by the Trump administration will play out,
Why the Job Market Is Giving the Fed Cover to Extend a Pause on Rate Cuts
The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after pausing cuts last month.
Should The Fed Hike This Week? This Model Says Yes
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Wall St falls on expectations of Fed caution after jobs data
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Some CDs Have Actually Boosted Their Rates. These Top Offers Will Guarantee Your APY Until 2026, 2027—Even 2030
CD rates are still riding high, but could fall in 2025 and 2026. That makes now a great time to lock in one of today's stellar returns for one, two or even five years down the road.
Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?
It's important to understand that the Fed's decision to pause rate cuts will not directly impact mortgage rates. Mortgage ...
Fed may hike rates to preempt new price pressures, says market expert
Melissa Brown, managing director of investment decision research at SimCorp, says the data-driven Federal Reserve may need to ...