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

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.
Fed Cuts Rates Again
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point, the second reduction this year. A combination of strong data and Donald Trump’s return to the White House muddles the outlook on what comes next.
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates: What It Means for Savings Accounts, Investments and Loans
Find out how the Federal Reserve’s decision will impact all aspects of borrowing and spending
Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in second cut of 2024
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates For Second Time In 2024
In a move that was widely anticipated, the Federal Reserve has cut the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points, to a new target range of 4.50% to 4.75%. Thursday’s rate cut comes after the Fed cut interest rates for the first time in four years back in September,
The Fed Cuts Rates, but the Path Ahead Is Less Clear
The Federal Reserve is reducing rates in response to cooling inflation. Donald Trump’s presidential victory has pumped up uncertainty.
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.
How the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut will impact Americans
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Thursday for the second time in three months, likely setting the stage for a drop in borrowing costs.
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 "." (
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.
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The Federal Reserve made a rate cut decision today. Here's the impact on your money.
That brings down the federal funds rate — the interest rate banks charge each other for borrowing money — to a range ...
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The Fed Just Cut Interest Rates Again. Should You Sign a Mortgage ASAP?
The rate of inflation has been slowing, so the Fed doesn't need to keep its federal funds rate as elevated. Raising ...
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Federal funds rate: What it is and how it affects you
What is the federal funds rate? The federal funds rate is the interest rate the government sets for one bank to charge another bank for ultra-short-term loans, usually just overnight. It ...
Everyday Economics: Don’t blame the Fed! New government has the power to make, break economy
The Federal Reserve lowered its target for the Fed funds rate by another 25 basis points last week. But why should you care?
Today's Best Savings Accounts Still Pay Almost the Highest Rate in Two Decades—Up to 5.50%
Despite the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates last week, the nation's best high-yield savings accounts still include ...
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Understanding The Future Direction Of Mortgage Rates
To do so, one of the tools the Fed has is the ability to adjust the federal funds rate, which is the interest rate ...
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Federal-funds futures see rising chance of December pause
Traders in the federal-funds futures market think there is a growing chance of a pause in the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting cycle next month. This morning, federal-funds futures markets ...
Banks await loans spurred by rate cuts, more questions raised
"Dollar saw an increase in residential and consumer activity when long-term rates fell below 6.5% in late summer ahead of the ...