Fed seen poised to cut rates this month, debate 2025 pause
By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir CHICAGO/PALO ALTO, California (Reuters) - Federal Reserve officials appear on track to cut interest rates this month after data showed the U.S. labor market remained strong but continued to cool in November,
The Fed will cut interest rates this month, says Northern Trust's Carl Tannenbaum
Carl Tannenbaum, chief economist at Northern Trust, and CNBC's Steve Liesman discuss their expectations for the Fed, the impact of inflation on rate cuts, and more.
The U.S. added 227,000 jobs in November, setting in motion potential Fed rate cuts in December
The job market remains stable but isn’t growing substantially. This may lead to more interest rate cuts when the Fed meets in December.
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 warned the pace of future actions has grown less clear.
Fed Likely To Cut Rates Again This Month As 2025 View Grows More Cloudy
The US Federal Reserve appears likely to lower benchmark interest rates again later this month, after cutting interest rates at its previous two meetings. CLick to read.
Fed on track to cut rates: Wall Street’s view of jobs data
November’s payrolls report keeps open the door for a quarter point rate cut this month, though next week’s CPI data still needs to be cleared.
Will fed's rate cuts signal lower car loan rates ahead?
With car prices and loan rates high, buyers hope Fed rate cuts will lower car loan payments, easing financial strain.
US Fed uncertain over interest rate cuts - 6 Dec 2024
Diane Swonk, Chief Economist at KPMG in Chicago, says the November rebound in the US jobs figures has created uncertainty about whether the Federal Reserve would be cutting interest rates this month.
Fed’s Musalem Says Time to Pause Rate Cuts May Be Near
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Alberto Musalem said it may be time for policymakers to slow the pace of interest-rate cuts amid higher than desired inflation and declining concerns over the labor market.
US jobs data cements Fed rate cut this month as debate turns to 2025 outlook
By Howard Schneider, Ann Saphir CHICAGO/PALO ALTO, California (Reuters) -Federal Reserve officials appear more likely to cut interest rates this month after data showed the U.S. labor market remained strong but continued to cool in November,
November jobs report: Gain of 227,000 keeps Fed on track to cut interest rates
The 227,000 increase in new jobs in November was inflated by workers returning to their jobs after a pair of major hurricanes and a strike at Boeing. Just how much? Some 30,000 of the "new" jobs were likely Boeing employees.
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2025 Mortgage Predictions: Low Rates Aren't Likely to Return Under Trump
It would be nearly impossible for mortgage rates to fall as low as 3% with Trump's proposed economic policies.
Jerome Powell Q&A: Chairman tells DealBook Fed can be cautious on rate cuts
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Fed's Bowman, worried by inflation, calls for caution on rate cuts
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Fed's Powell says Trump's plans for tariffs, immigration won't impact interest rate move
Fed chief Jerome Powell said President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats won't affect an interest rate decision this month.
Gold may hit new record next year as Fed reduces rates, Macquarie says
Gold futures fell Thursday as U.S. Treasury yields firmed after the release of weekly jobless claims data, while markets ...
Traders Maintain Rate-Cut Bets Despite Powell’s Hawkish Tone
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell might not be in a rush to cut interest rates but traders aren’t taking that as much of a ...