Fed, interest rates

Fed rate cut bets won't be cemented by soft inflation data
The Federal Reserve will likely need a lot more data, and a few more months, to clarify its growth and inflation forecasts and set the path for future rate moves as the impact of tariff and trade uncertainty continues to echo through the world's biggest economy and beyond.
Fed rate cuts could ward off a serious recession, Jim Cramer says
Lower rates can stimulate the economy, and Cramer said the data in the CPI report gives the Fed room to cut, which would benefit the market as a whole. The central bank may actually have to cut, he continued, because tariff increases could lead consumers to spend less, which in turn means many retailers will miss their estimates.
Mortgage rates are dropping — can a Fed rate cut be far behind?
In recent weeks, mortgage rates have fallen ahead of the Federal Reserve’s March meeting, and the spring homebuying season is underway. Are rate cuts on the table for the year ahead, and how might factors
Kugler Says Fed Should Keep Rates Steady, Cites Inflation Risks
Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said it’s likely appropriate for the US central bank to hold interest rates steady for “some time,” pointing to upside risks to inflation.
Fed expected to cut rates in June as jobs data raises potential red flags
The Federal Reserve will head into its March 18-19 policy meeting with the labor market strong overall but showing some potential early signs of weakening, a development that could put the U.S. central bank in a tough spot if inflation remains high and the Trump administration's tariffs add to price pressures.
SA Asks: Will the Fed cut rates next week?
The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to vote next Wednesday on whether to raise, lower or maintain interest rates at current levels amid heightened concern that a recession may be looming for the US economy.
Fed Expected to Cut Rates Twice This Year, Starting in September
The Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady through the first half of the year, before delivering two reductions beginning in September, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg News.
Rising inflation expectations could put Fed on shallower rate-cut path
American families are growing sharply less optimistic about the economic outlook, but the Federal Reserve may be loathe to respond aggressively to a weakening economy in light of increasing worries that the Trump administration's trade policy will boost already elevated inflation.
Fed still expected to cut interest rates in 2025 despite trade war — but not until later in year
The Federal Reserve is still expected to cut interest rates this year — but not until the fall — as policymakers weigh the fallout from President Trump’s tariffs on trade partners, according to a survey released Friday.
Mortgage Rates Jump, for Largest One-Day Increase of 2025
Jumbo 30-year mortgages gained 9 basis points Thursday, raising the average to 6.82%. Last fall, jumbo 30-year rates ...
Fed's Kugler says rate policy likely on hold for some time
U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said on Friday that rising inflation risks argue for an extended period of ...
Inflation rate rose by 2.8% in February, CPI report shows. Here's what that means for price relief.
The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than ...
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Fed’s rate increase conundrum
WASHINGTON: Further Federal Reserve (Fed) rate increases are “a pretty good guess” of where the central bank is heading if the economy continues in its current direction, Fed chairman Jerome ...
JXN Water customers face potential rate increase as federal funds run out
The rates for JXN Water customers could be going up, as federal funds for the city's water system are running out.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says interest rates on hold amid rise in economic uncertainty
Powell says the Fed is in no hurry to change course, citing "uncertainty" over the impact of the Trump administration ...
It's Still All About The Fed
Trump’s tariff strategy and Fed policies drive market uncertainty. Read why I stay bullish on US stocks and the S&P 500, ...