Wall Street sees 'slower' pace of Fed rate cuts in 2025
Markets widely expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates for the fourth time this year at its December meeting. The question is what the central bank will do next year. Recent sticky inflation prints and evidence the US economy is growing at a solid pace have raised doubts that the Fed will bring down rates as quickly as it previously
Fed minutes may show start of debate over how far to go on rate cuts
Powell just a week after the meeting said the economy was "not sending any signals that we need to be in a hurry to lower rates."
Fed cites volatility, uncertainty as reasons to go slow on rate cuts
Federal Reserve officials appeared divided at their meeting earlier this month over how much farther they may need to cut interest rates, but as a group agreed to avoid giving much guidance from here on about how U.
Fed says it believes inflation will continue to fall; possible rate cuts ahead
Despite inflation in some sectors remaining outside the Federal Reserve's benchmark of 2%, officials indicated they are pleased with the current easing of interest rates, and more gradual cuts may follow.
Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for rate cuts amid still-high inflation
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Fed officials cautious about cutting interest rates too quickly
With inflation still elevated, Federal Reserve officials expressed caution at their last meeting about cutting interest rates too quickly, adding to uncertainty about their next moves. Even if inflation continued declining to the Fed's 2% target,
Fed plays it cool: Inflation down, rate cuts on the horizon
The Federal Reserve’s November minutes have revealed cautious optimism among investors. Inflation is easing, and the labor market seems to be holding strong which has set up a stage for gradual rate cuts.
Jobs and Inflation Data Tell Us Rate Cuts Will Continue, but More Slowly
Unemployment is ticking up, but slowly, without widespread layoffs. And inflation is proving stubborn on the way to 2%. The ...
Banxico Members Float Bigger Key Rate Cuts on Inflation Outlook
Mexico’s central bank signaled willingness to consider bigger interest rate cuts without setting a specific time-frame for ...
Federal Reserve's likely slowdown in rate cuts could disappoint borrowers
In September, its officials predicted that they would reduce their benchmark rate four times next year, on top of three ...
Inflation Heads Back Over Target in Eurozone But Fresh Rate Cuts Remain Likely
Inflation rose above the European Central Bank’s target in the eurozone this month, though likely not enough to deter ...
Polish Inflation Eases With Rate Cuts Expected in Early 2025
Polish consumer price growth decelerated for the first time in eight months, boding well for an interest rate cut in early ...
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More Rate Cuts on the Horizon in 2025. But Experts Warn Not to Wait to Make These Money Moves
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Lock in a mortgage rate after the Fed cuts? This might be your last chance
“If the Fed holds back on rate cuts, mortgage rates could remain higher for longer.” Should you lock in a lower rate now? Nina Gidwaney, head of refinance and home equity at Chase Home ...
Gold dips on firm dollar, inflation data sparks caution on Fed rate cuts
Gold prices edged lower on Thursday as the U.S. dollar strengthened, while investors assessed a flurry of economic data ...