Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by quarter point in December
The Federal Reserve's policymakers announced that they will cut the benchmark federal funds rate by a quarter point in December, marking the central bank's third straight cut.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, but projects fewer reductions in 2025
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.
Federal Reserve is likely to slow its rate cuts with inflation pressures still elevated
Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week’s Federal Reserve meeting.
Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by Quarter-Point
The Fed's 19 policymakers projected that the central bank will cut interest rates by a quarter-point only twice next year, down from their September estimate of four rate cuts in 2025. This caused U.S. stock indexes, which measure how the market is performing, to fall Wednesday.
The Fed expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. What that could mean for mortgages, debt and more
The Federal Reserve's third interest rate cut of the year will likely have consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of borrowing by consumers and businesses.But with inflation pressures still elevated and with concern that President-elect Donald Trump's policies could fuel inflation,
SF Fed’s Daly Says December Rate Cut Was Justified
A quarter-point cut this month was the right move to avoid an overly hawkish stance that would threaten a serious economic slowdown, according to San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly.
The Fed Is Unlikely To Cut Interest Rates In January Due To Inflation
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on December 18, but an interest rate cut is unlikely when the Fed issues its next policy decision on January 29.
Fed interest rate cut bets in 2025 tied to Trump policy wild cards
The Fed could be in wait-and-see mode as the president-elect develops his economic strategy for 2025 and beyond.
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Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year
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Mortgage Rates 2025: Predictions for Next Year
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The Fed expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. Here’s what that could mean for mortgages, debt, and more.
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Gold Steadies as Markets Weighs Outlook for US Interest Rates
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