Why the Fed is likely to cut interest rates again despite inflation uptick, solid economy
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for a 3rd straight meeting despite a recent inflation pick-up and solid economy and job market.
Will the Fed Cut Interest Rates Next Week? Here's What Wall Street Thinks.
The Fed hiked the federal funds rate (overnight interest rates) to a two-decade high of 5.33% between Mar. 2022 and Aug. 2023, in order to tame an inflation surge that resulted from pandemic-related stimulus measures and disruptions to the economy.
Fed expected to cut interest rates despite rising inflation. Here's why
The reason is clear, experts told ABC News: Interest rates will remain historically high even after a small cut. The Fed likely does not view a mild uptick of inflation this fall as enough to deviate from a path of rate cuts it laid out earlier this year, they added.
Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates next week. Here's what that means for you
The third interest rate cut in a row is on deck, which is welcome news for consumers struggling to keep up with sky-high interest charges.
Wages surge reduces chances of an interest rate cut this week
The already remote chance of an interest rate cut this week receded further today when latest earnings figures showed pay growth accelerating. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that average earnings rose 5.2% in the August to October quarter, up from 4.9% in the previous three month period.
Inflation is a problem. The Fed must NOT cut interest rates.
Op-ed views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author. The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee will meet again this week to determine what the Federal […]
All eyes on the Fed's interest rate decision - 16 Dec 2024
All eyes are on the Federal Reserve ahead of the US central bank's last interest rate decision of the year on Wednesday. Edward Yardeni, President of consulting firm Yardeni Research says he expects a quarter of a percent interest rate cut but that might be it for some time.
Fed's last decision in 2024 may reset interest-rate moves in 2025
Fed "can afford to be more cautious as it lowers rates." The conundrum will color the Fed's December meeting. It starts Tuesday and ends Wednesday when the Fed is expected to cut its current key federal funds rate to 4.
Experts Say the Fed Will Likely Cut Rates Next Week. But What's Next?
Borrowing rates remain high going into 2025, and experts say this could be the last rate cut for a while. Financial markets are betting that the central bank will slow the pace of
Wish the Fed wouldn't cut rates this week, says Ed Yardeni
Ed Yardeni, Yardeni Research president, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's inflation fight, what to expect from Fed Chair Powell, why he doesn't believe the Fed should cut rates this week, state of the economy,
The Federal Reserve is at a breaking point – What does the 2025 rate script look like?
Analysts forecast a final interest rate reduction from the Federal Reserve this Wednesday, but the real focus is on whether the central bank will adjust its expectations for 2025. Inflation remains sticky,
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