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The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point. Here's what that means for you
The central bank has now shaved a full percentage off its benchmark rate since September. Here's what it means for your borrowing costs.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by quarter point in December
The Federal Reserve's policymakers announced that they will cut the benchmark federal funds rate by a quarter point in December, marking the central bank's third straight cut.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, but projects fewer reductions in 2025
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.
Federal Reserve is likely to cut interest rates next week. Here's what that means for you
The third interest rate cut in a row is on deck, which is welcome news for consumers struggling to keep up with sky-high interest charges.
Federal Reserve is likely to slow its rate cuts with inflation pressures still elevated
Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week’s Federal Reserve meeting.
The Fed Is Unlikely To Cut Interest Rates In January Due To Inflation
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on December 18 but an interest rate cut is unlikely when the Fed issues its next policy decision on January 29.
SF Fed’s Daly Says December Rate Cut Was Justified
A quarter-point cut this month was the right move to avoid an overly hawkish stance that would threaten a serious economic slowdown, according to San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly.
Fed's rate cuts and hawkish outlook: Implications for Indian markets
By adopting a well-informed and balanced strategy, retail investors can navigate this challenging phase and position themselves for future gains.
Federal Reserve made a 3rd consecutive rate cut today. Here's how it will impact your money.
The Federal Reserve today made its final interest rate decision of 2024, capping a year during which the central bank ...
What the Fed’s slower 2025 rate cuts would mean for mortgage rates, savings, auto loans
The effects of the Fed’s half-point rate cut in September and its quarter-point cut in November have largely been passed through to auto loans, which fell on average from a peak of 7.3% in July to 6.8 ...
Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it ...
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Understanding the federal funds rate: What it is and how it affects your wallet
The Federal Reserve sets the federal funds target rate, also known as the fed funds rate, which is the interest rate at which commercial banks lend to each other overnight. Below, CNBC ...
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What does 2025 hold for rates, inflation and consumers?
We do anticipate that interest rates will stay elevated amid slowing inflation ... While inflation has declined from 9.1% ...
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The Fed expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. What that could mean for mortgages, debt and more
NEW YORK — The Federal Reserve's third interest rate cut of the year will likely have consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of borrowing by consumers and ...
Prepare Your Bond Portfolio for Interest-Rate Volatility
With the new year around the corner, here’s how to set up your bond portfolio to benefit from higher interest rates.
Fed interest rate cut bets in 2025 tied to Trump policy wild cards
The Fed could be in wait-and-see mode as the president-elect develops his economic strategy for 2025 and beyond.