Fed, interest rates

Fed may halt interest rate cuts—and could even pursue a hike, say analysts
High interest rates and the rising cost of funding were already a top concern for CFOs. Now, that concern could grow following a strong December jobs report—one of the key pieces of data assessed by the Federal Reserve—that has led some economists to predict there will be fewer rate cuts this year,
Top Fed official backs new rate cuts even if Trump tariffs materialize
A top policymaker at the US Federal Reserve says that he still supports reducing interest rates this year, despite elevated inflation and the prospect of widespread tariffs.
Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show
But minutes from their December meeting suggest that the decision was a close call — and that there is no guarantee policymakers will lower rates again anytime soon. The minutes of the central bank’s Dec.
Fed Official Says Further Rate Cuts Can Wait
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem suggests greater caution is warranted on reducing interest rates.
Fed’s Schmid Backs Gradual Rate Cuts If Economic Data Improve
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid said he favors slowing the pace of interest-rate cuts and only after a persistent change in incoming economic data.
Dollar stays strong as doubts about Fed rate cuts grow
The dollar rose on Monday, driving its peers to multi-year lows, after Friday's blowout U.S. jobs report underscored economic strength and fueled growing doubts about the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year.
Dollar, U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yields Rise to 2-Year High After Strong Data Dims Rate-Cut Prospects
The dollar hit fresh highs against several currencies and U.S. 10-year borrowing costs increased in tandem, continuing their rise since strong jobs data dampened prospects for Fed rate cuts.
Stocks Pressured by Rising Bond Yields as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Fade
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is down -0.71%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is down -1.15%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25) are down -0.
Rising dollar pressures peers as further Fed rate cuts questioned
The U.S. dollar rose on Monday, driving its peers to multi-year lows, after Friday's blowout U.S. jobs report underscored the strength of the economy and muddied the outlook for further Federal Reserve rate cuts this year.
Next CPI Inflation Report Could Reduce 2025 Fed Rate Cut Expectations
If year-on-year total and core CPI consumer inflation rates accelerate, financial markets risk turbulence as investors’ 2025 ...
A global bond sell-off is deepening as investors pare Fed rate-cut expectations
A sell-off in global bond markets is accelerating, fueling concerns over government finances and raising the specter of ...
What's the CD interest rate forecast for 2025?
For CD rates to stay the same in 2025, the current economic conditions would have to remain steady in terms of a variety of ...
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 ...
Stock market today: Tech rout extends sell-off as investors pare back rate-cut bets
Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom sold off after the Biden Administration released new AI chip export rules late Friday.
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?
Fed rate cuts are already over after they barely started as blowout jobs report shifts focus to hikes, BofA says
"Inflation is stuck above target and risks are skewed to the upside. Economic activity is robust. We see little reason for ...
Stock market today: Indexes mixed as traders take in Fed minutes, mull rate outlook
The Fed's latest meeting minutes showed concern that inflation could remain sticky, partly because of Trump's trade policy.