Aftermath of a Fed Rate Cut and the Election

What the Latest Fed Rate Cut Means for Mortgage Interest Rates
When the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point in September, it wasn't a particularly surprising move. At that point, the Fed was expected to make its first rate cut of the year in response to cooling inflation.
Fed cuts interest rates a second time but economists say 2025 outlook uncertain
Many economists still expect another quarter-point cut ahead in December. But expect more debate on the Fed's path in 2025.
Mortgage Rate Predictions: The Aftermath of a Fed Rate Cut and the Election
The Federal Reserve delivered a 0.25% interest rate cut last week. But prospective homebuyers wishing for lower mortgage rates are likely to be disappointed. While the central bank influences home loan rates,
The Fed will need to tread a cautious path in cutting rates in 2025, says one strategist
U.S. stock futures were inching higher on Wednesday morning after the latest consumer-price index report matched expectations. "A hotter-than-expected inflation number could h
The Fed Just Cut Interest Rates Again. Should You Sign a Mortgage ASAP?
The Fed has officially cut interest rates twice this year. But read on to see whether you should run out to sign a mortgage or not.
Should the Fed have waited to cut rates?
Breitbart's John Carney discusses the state of the economy heading into 2025 on 'Kudlow.'
What the Fed Rate Cuts Mean for Your Bills
The Fed’s benchmark federal funds rate influences the cost of borrowing for individuals and businesses. In theory, with the two cuts already in place and Wall Street assigning a
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Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates rise to 6.99% while 15-year terms stay at 6.25%
Due to encouraging economic data, the Fed cut the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage ... and fees to ensure you get the ...
What To Expect From Mortgage Rates For 2025
Long-term mortgage costs have risen since the Federal Reserve started cutting interest rates in September as the yield curve ...
Today's Mortgage Rates, November 14, 2024 | Rates Likely to Remain Elevated As Inflation Ticks Up
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are expected to go down next year, but that hinges on ...
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Inflation's up again. Here's what it could mean for mortgage interest rates.
This uptick might also cause the Federal Reserve to reconsider its schedule of interest rate cuts — which could also have ...
Fed Cut Interest Rates, So Why Do Mortgage Rates Keep Climbing?
Though the Federal Reserve has been cutting interest rates, mortgage rates have been increasing or holding steady. When will ...
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Why 2% Mortgage Rates Are a Thing of the Past
It's easy to hold up sub-3% mortgage rates as the gold standard. Four years ago, the average rate for a 30-year fixed ...
Why mortgage interest rates may drop again this week
The mortgage interest rates of 2020 and 2021 may never reappear but, if they do, it will be a gradual process to get them ...
If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?
The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It ...
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Why Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates
On Nov. 7, the Federal Reserve implemented a 0.25% reduction to the federal funds rate, its second cut in over four years.
The Fed Just Cut Rates Again, but Mortgage Rates Keep On Rising
Earlier on Thursday, mortgage rates rose again for the sixth consecutive week, hitting a four-month high of 6.79%, according ...
How Mortgage Rates Will Change in 2025, According to Experts
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter-point on Thursday, even as mortgage rates have been rising since ...