Fed, interest rates

Fed may halt interest rate cuts—and could even pursue a hike, say analysts
Due to the stronger-than-expected jobs report, Bank of America economists revised the Fed outlook for this year: “We no longer expect any additional rate cuts,” economists wrote in a report on Monday. "Inflation is stuck above target, with risks skewed to the upside, activity is strong, and the labor market now appears to have stabilized."
Why mortgage rates are still high despite the Fed rate cuts
When the Fed cuts rates, it often leads to lower mortgage rates because borrowing costs drop overall. Unfortunately, though, mortgage rates have instead climbed higher since the F
Fed Rate Cuts Are Probably On Pause For The Near Term
There’s uncertainty about expected policy changes favored by the Trump administration - which may be inflationary to a degree. We anticipate that Fed will leave rates unchanged on Jan 29.
If the Fed pauses rate cuts in January, it might be because of Trump, Fed minutes show
Federal Reserve officials in December signaled concerns that President-elect Donald Trump’s policies could stoke inflation, contributing to a more cautious approach to interest rate cuts this year and even a pause this month.
Mortgage rates stubbornly high at 7%; Fed tapping brakes on interest rate cuts because inflation remains above target
Despite hopes that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cuts last year would drive down the borrowing rate for home loans, mortgage rates are hovering around 7%. A positive end-of-year jobs report is partly to blame,
Mortgage Rates Reach Seven-Month High
Despite Fed interest rates continuing to decrease through the end of last year, mortgage rates have increased because the Federal Reserve does not directly control mortgage rates,
Here's a big reason why the Fed's inflation fight has been a long slog
There's a record gap between new and old mortgage rates in the U.S. and abroad that is blunting the impact of central-bank ...
Strong chance the Fed hikes this year (if you can't get a reservation)
While the market is zeroed in on when the Fed will next cut rates, one economist is arguing that monetary policy is actually ...
What BofA says it would take for the Fed's next rate move to be a hike
The Fed is likely done cutting rates amid robust economic activity and can now eye a hike if core PCE or long-term inflation ...
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How Can the Fed Pay Dividends to Its Shareholders When It Has No Profits?
If the Fed really believes that its technical insolvency doesn’t matter, why is it intent on hiding the numbers?
Should you open a long-term CD before the January Fed meeting?
A long-term CD offers unique benefits to savers now. But should they rush to open one before the next Fed meeting?
This is what it could take for the Fed to hike interest rates
Some economists are now contemplating what was previously unthinkable — and they are focused on the personal-consumption ...
With Its Stress Tests, The Federal Reserve Is Looking Backwards
It’s worth thinking about as a Federal Reserve still traumatized by 2008 foists all manner of “stress tests” on banks as a ...
US Fed bank boards more diverse this year than last
The boards of directors of the Federal Reserve's 12 regional banks have grown more diverse by gender and race in 2025, data ...