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,
Why mortgage rates are still high despite the Fed rate cuts
As mentioned, mortgage rates haven't fallen in line with the Fed's rate cuts because they depend on factors beyond the agency's benchmark rate, such as the economy and 10-year Treasury bond yields. For example, when the 10-year treasury rate goes up, mortgage rates tend to follow, and vice-versa.
CPI big picture: More Fed rate cuts still on thin ice
The milder-than-expected increase in consumer prices in December came as a big relief to Wall Street, but it leaves hardly any wiggle room for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates early in the new year.
Top Fed official backs new rate cuts even if Trump tariffs materialize
A top policymaker at the US Federal Reserve says that he still supports reducing interest rates this year, despite elevated inflation and the prospect of widespread tariffs.
Strong US job growth raises doubts about further Fed rate cuts
The U.S. job market again defied an anticipated slowdown, with firms adding more than a quarter of a million jobs in the last full month of Joe Biden's presidency and leaving Federal Reserve policymakers to puzzle over the need for more interest rate cuts in a strong economy.
How to invest during the Fed’s plan to raise interest rates and beat inflation
Rising interest rates certain assets, such as bonds, more attractive to investors. "In this environment, investors can own a portfolio of high quality bonds with moderate duration to generate income as well as potentially offset equity risk,
Bonds rally as inflation data tame key headwind for S&P 500, Fed rate cuts
The stock market's stiffest headwind, a surge in Treasury bond yields, was blown aside Wednesday by a surprisingly benign ...
CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's upcoming decision on rate cuts
Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.
CPI Report Keeps the Fed on Track: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
Disinflation in key areas of consumer prices should help the Federal Reserve stick to its policy path of gradual cuts to ...
'Core' rate of inflation eases a bit, CPI shows. Fed and Wall Street get some breathing room.
A key measure of consumer prices rose less than expected in December, perhaps calming at least temporarily fresh worries ...
US inflation likely remained elevated last month, threatening interest rate cuts
U.S. inflation likely worsened last month on the back of higher prices for gas, eggs, and used cars, a trend that could make ...
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Are Fed Rate Hikes Back on the Table? Industry Leaders Must Watch Emerging Risks
Could the Federal Reserve reverse course and raise interest rates in 2025 after last year’s aggressive cuts? Investors and financial leaders are closely watching the shifting economic landscape and ...
What's the HELOC and home equity loan interest rate forecast for 2025?
Home equity is at an all-time high, but what will happen with these borrowing rates this year? Experts weigh in.
US inflation rises to 2.9% in December, driven by energy prices and holiday spending
Annual inflation in the United States climbed to 2.9% in December 2024, marking its third consecutive monthly increase and ...