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Here's What Markets Now Predict for 2025 Fed Rate Cuts—And What It Could Mean for Mortgage Rates
The Fed is currently neutral on interest rates but could resume cuts later this year. If you're house hunting, here's how that may—or may not—impact 2025 mortgage rates.
Trump Dials Back Fed-Bashing, Seeks a Different Kind of Rate Cut
As President Donald Trump lashes out at government agencies across Washington, one of his favorite first-term targets – the Federal Reserve – has been getting a relatively easy ride.
Fed predicted to cut interest rates in June as consumer confidence takes a dive
The Federal Reserve is likely to resume cutting interest rates in June and could reduce short-term borrowing costs again in September.
No Rate Cut Expected At Next Fed Decision On March 19
No change in interest rates is expected when the Federal Open Market Committee is scheduled to set rates again on March 19.
President Trump’s D.O.G.E will force the Fed to cut interest rates
Mr. Donald Trump has officially found a way to strong-arm the Federal Reserve into cutting interest rates. Not through direct intervention, but through fiscal policy. The US president’s Department of Government Efficiency (D.
Interest Rate Cuts on Hold Until Inflation Improves, Fed Minutes Show
Officials are debating when to restart interest rate cuts, as high prices linger and Trump’s policies add to economic uncertainty.
Inflation, growth may be in conflict but Fed seen restarting cuts in June
New data may point to emerging tension between the U.S. Federal Reserve's dual inflation and employment goals, as price pressures remained sticky in January while consumer spending slowed more than expected.
Fed’s Favored Inflation Indicator Falls to Lowest Rate Since June
The core CPE Index, the Fed’s favored gauge of inflation, fell to a seven month low in January, hitting 2.6 percent. This matched the forecasted inflation rate of 2.6 in January
Inflation Eased Slightly in January, Fed’s Preferred Gauge Showed
The central bank’s preferred inflation measure, released on Friday, climbed 2.5 percent in January from a year earlier, ...
Is Inflation Finally Cooling Again? The Fed's Favorite Gauge Says So
Inflation rose 2.5% over the year in January compared to 2.6% in December, marking the first decrease in four months.
Fed’s preferred inflation gauge cools slightly in January after heated data this month
The Federal Reserve’s key measure of inflation cooled slightly in January, giving investors a glimmer of hope for interest rate cuts.
Fed’s Barkin says interest rates may have to rise to combat inflation headwinds
Barkin said he understands that the fight against inflation has been long, but that “it is critical that we remain steadfast.
How Trump could lower certain mortgage rates
Trump could order the Treasury Department to start buying mortgage-backed securities, like when the Federal Reserve bought ...
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Mortgage Rates Forecast For 2025: Experts Predict How Much Rates Will Drop
After holding rates between 5.25% and 5.50% for nearly 14 months—the highest level in 23 years—this latest cut lowers the Fed’s benchmark interest rate range to 4.25% to 4.50%. As the Fed ...
Fed’s Schmid warns against rate cuts in response to weaker outlook
Schmid, a voting member of the Fed’s interest-rate committee this year, pointed to two lasting lessons from history.
Fed to Set the Stage for December Rate Hike
Chad Morganlander of Washington Crossing Advisors does not expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at this week's policy meeting. He tells the Wall Street Journal that the Fed will likely ...