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Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees no hurry to cut again
Global shares rose as investors digested earnings from Microsoft and Meta in the wake of this week's rout in technology stocks, while the dollar was steady against most other currencies after the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged.
Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?
It's important to understand that the Fed's decision to pause rate cuts will not directly impact mortgage rates. Mortgage rates are actually driven by a range of factors, including the Fed's rate changes. This week's Fed rate decision does, however, have a big influence on where mortgage rates could head.
Mortgage Rate Predictions: Will the Fed Keep Postponing Interest Rate Cuts?
Though Trump could appoint Fed board members whose views on monetary policy align with his own, he can only make new appointments in early 2026. Will mortgage rates go down in tim
Fed's rate pause could spell trouble for the U.S. economy
Brian Jacobsen, chief economist at Annex Wealth, joined TheStreet to discuss what higher for longer rates means for the economy in 2025. Related: Major housing analyst unveils mortgage forecast ahead of Fed meeting CONWAY GITTENS: So,
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged: What the Experts Are Saying
The Fed has a dual mandate. In addition to stable prices, the central bank is supposed to support maximum employment. With the labor market in "solid" shape, the FOMC has become m
The Fed Didn't Budge on Interest Rates. Here's Why That's a Big Deal
Here's a quick primer on interest rates and what today's Fed decision could mean for your money. Read more: Trump Can't Lower Interest Rates. But What Power Does the President Hav
Will home equity loan interest rates fall this February?
With the Fed pausing interest rates, prospective borrowers may be contemplating the short-term future of interest rates.
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GDP shows spenders keep spending despite high interest rates
Economic growth was healthy in 2024, coming in at 2.8% compared to 2.9% in 2023. The continuing expansion is driven by ...
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's ...
Georgia Gov. Kemp wants to limit lawsuits. But would that keep insurance rates from rising?
Georgia. Gov. Brian Kemp is reiterating his pitch for lawsuit limits, saying they will halt rising insurance costs. The ...
How Do Global Interest Rates Affect Your Business?
Interest rate cuts are always good for most businesses, but we may not be getting the dramatic cuts that we were hoping for.
WA insurance costs keep rising. What can the new commissioner do?
Home, auto and health insurance rates are on the rise. Here's what insurance commissioner Patty Kuderer says her office can ...
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