Federal Reserve to cut rates by 25 bps on Dec. 18, pause

Federal Reserve to cut rates by 25 bps on Dec. 18, pause in January- Reuters poll
The U.S. Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points on Dec. 18, according to 90% of economists polled by Reuters, with most expecting a pause in late January amid concerns about rising inflation risks.
Fed Official Says the Time for a Pause in Rate Cuts Seems Near
For many investors, Friday's jobs report confirmed expectations that the Federal Reserve is on track to cut interest rates
Bowman Says Fed Should Proceed ‘Cautiously’ With Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman reiterated that she prefers to lower interest rates cautiously, emphasizing underlying inflation remains “uncomfortably” above the central bank’s 2% goal.
Fed's Musalem expects more rate cuts, keeping options open on December meeting
St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem said on Wednesday he expects the U.S. central bank will be able to continue to cut interest rates but isn't ready to say what he thinks should happen at its policy meeting later this month.
Will Fed's rate cuts signal lower car loan rates ahead?
With car prices and loan rates high, buyers hope federal interest rate cuts will lower car loan payments, easing financial strain.
Rise In October Consumer Inflation Is Not Enough To Stop Fed Rate Cuts
Consumer inflation accelerated in October 2024. However, the odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut on December 18 are still high.
Citigroup joins Wall Street peers in forecasting 25 bps rate cut by Fed in December
Citigroup, previously the only Wall Street brokerage forecasting a 50 basis point rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve, has now aligned with its peers in expecting a quarter point reduction at the central bank's December policy meeting.
Factbox-Brokerages still expect 25-bps US rate cut in December
Citigroup has lowered its expectations for an interest-rate cut at the U.S. Federal Reserve's December meeting, joining peers in predicting a 25-basis-point reduction, following robust nonfarm payrolls data.
What happens to credit card rates when the Fed cuts interest rates?
As the Federal Reserve is anticipated to cut interest rates at its December policy meeting next week, LendingTree Chief Credit Analyst Matt Schulz joins Wealth to discuss the potential impact on ...
Bond Traders Trim Long Bets Before CPI Data Seen as Key for Fed
Bond traders are taking chips off the table, opting for a more neutral stance before Wednesday’s US consumer-price data, ...
Today's Mortgage Rates | Rates Should Continue to Ease as Fed Cuts Look More Likely
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are down this month, and they should drop further next year as ...
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Fed minutes may show start of debate over how far to go on rate cuts
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The Fed's 'final 5-pound' issue with inflation points to gradual rate cuts: Morning Brief
Getting inflation down to 2% remains the Fed's key objective. But it also seems to be anticipating possible ways the cure ...
Here's what could happen with mortgage rates this December, according to experts
While mortgage rates don't look like they'll fall much throughout December, decreases are more likely over the next few years ...
Gold hits 2-week peak on Fed rate cut optimism with inflation data looming
Gold prices climbed to a two-week high on Tuesday, helped by rising tensions in the Middle East and expectations of a U.S.