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Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates

Sticky inflation might make it more tricky for Fed rate cuts, CPI could show

A rapid slowdown in the rate of U.S. inflation appears to have lost steam, potentially raising questions about how aggressively the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year.

CNET on MSN · 1d

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. Prospective homebuyers are eager for a silver lining in the housing market. But experts don't anticipate dramatically lower rates before the end of the year.

Fox Business · 4d

The Fed just cut interest rates again, this time by a quarter of a percentage point

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percent as inflation begins the path to stabilization.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

It Will Be Hard for Fed to Keep Cutting Rates After December, Furman Says

Jason Furman, former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, says he expects the Federal Reserve to cut rates again in December, but after that, the pace of cutting will slow down. He's on "." (

Yahoo · 1d

Homebuyers await mortgage relief after Federal Reserve's back-to-back rate cuts

The Federal Reserve has made two consecutive interest rate cuts but potential homebuyers are wondering when mortgage rates will drop. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down what this means.

Dollar rally pushes gold to near 2-month low

USA Today · 4h

Dollar rally pushes gold to near two-month low as traders await Fed cues

Following the Fed's recent decision to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to the 4.50% to 4.75% range, traders currently see a 59% chance of another rate cut in December, versus around 80% before Trump's election victory ...

Bloomberg on MSN · 17h

Gold Falls to One-Month Low as Dollar Rises Further on Trump Win

Gold slipped to a one-month low, as Donald Trump’s election victory last week continued to drive the dollar higher.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

Gold Futures Slide to One-Month Lows on Higher U.S. Dollar, Bond Yields

Gold slumps to one-month lows amid a stronger dollar and rising U.S. bond yields. Gold futures fall 2.5% to $2,628.20 a troy ounce. The dollar’s ascent reflects economic optimism fuelled by Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election,

Fed 'in position' to respond to risks

USA Today · 3h

Federal Reserve 'in position' to respond to risks as needed, Fed President Barkin says

Nov 12 (Reuters) - With inflation close to the Federal Reserve's 2% target, the labor market resilient, and the U.S. central bank in the process of lowering borrowing costs, policymakers are ready to respond if inflation pressures rise or the job market weakens, Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin said on Tuesday.

Bloomberg on MSN · 9h

Barkin Says Fed in Good Place to Respond However Economy Evolves

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin said the economy is in a good place, which has allowed the US central bank to lower borrowing costs.

Reuters on MSN · 9h

Fed 'in position' to respond to risks as needed, Barkin says

With inflation close to the Federal Reserve's 2% target, the labor market resilient, and the U.S. central bank in the process of lowering borrowing costs, policymakers are ready to respond if inflation pressures rise or the job market weakens,

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Bloomberg L.P. · 10h

Fed Chair Powell Clearly Tells Trump He's Not Leaving, Dudley Says

Bill Dudley, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist, and former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, says Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made it clear to President-elect Donald Trump that he intends to serve out the rest of his term.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

How Trump will transform banking regulation — even with Powell at the Fed

Regulatory change takes time, but Trump can make several moves immediately to gain control of bank supervision and M&A approval.

Wall Street Journal · 1d

If Trump Tries to Fire Powell, Fed Chair Is Ready for a Legal Fight

Jerome Powell was prepared to go to court when the president floated his dismissal six years ago. If it happens again, the Fed chair might have to pay the legal tab himself.

US monetary policy still restrictive, two Fed officials say

The Federal Reserve's policy rate continues to act as a brake on the resilient labor market and on inflation that is still ...

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Fed’s Barkin says economy looks ‘pretty good,’ but labor market bears watching

The U.S. economy is in a good place, but the labor market bears watching, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said Tuesday. “So ...

Today's Inflation Numbers Could Be a Bump in the Road for the Fed

Economists expect inflation moved largely sideways in October, signaling a bump in the road back to the Federal Reserve’s 2% ...

Fed policy is 'modestly restrictive,' Kashkari says

Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari said he feels U.S. monetary policy is currently "modestly ...

Seeking Alpha10h

VUSB: With The Fed Easing, Duration Is Now Key (Rating Downgrade)

Expect lower yields and subdued performance as the Fed continues to cut rates, necessitating higher duration or credit risk ...

Barron's12h

CPI Report: Why October's Data Could Be a Hiccup for the Fed

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the latest reading of the consumer price index on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.

Fed’s Kashkari Says Economy Strong, But Inflation Not Vanquished

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said the US economy has remained remarkably strong as the central ...

15h

Hold Up. Fed Chair Powell Just Issued a Dour Warning on the Economy. Is the Bull Market in Trouble?

Tariffs are also expected to be part of Trump's economic policy and the bond market responded to the election in a different ...

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