Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates

Fed cuts interest rates a second time but economists say 2025 outlook uncertain
Many economists still expect another quarter-point cut ahead in December. But expect more debate on the Fed's path in 2025.
The Fed Cut Interest Rates In November, And More Rate Cuts Are Coming
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on November 7. More interest rate cuts are likely through the end of 2026.
What the Latest Fed Rate Cut Means for Mortgage Interest Rates
When the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point in September, it wasn't a particularly surprising move. At that point, the Fed was expected to make its first rate cut of the year in response to cooling inflation.
Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point as economic expansion continues at solid pace
The Federal Reserve Thursday lowered interest rates for the second time this year, cutting the federal lending rate by a quarter point, or 0.25%. That brings the lending rate range to 4 1/2-4 3/4%.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again—But Uncertainty Swirls As Trump Policies Could Fuel Inflation
The Fed lowered rates by 25 basis points to a 20-month low, but economists say tariffs may throw a wrench in the rate cutting cycle.
How the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut will impact Americans
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Thursday for the second time in three months, likely setting the stage for a drop in borrowing costs.
Why Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates
Following the Fed's 0.5% rate cut in September, mortgage rates went up, not down. Even though the central bank's policy decisions and economic outlook affect credit markets, the F
It Will Be Hard for Fed to Keep Cutting Rates After December, Furman Says
Jason Furman, former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, says he expects the Federal Reserve to cut rates again in December, but after that, the pace of cutting will slow down. He's on "." (
Homebuyers await mortgage relief after Federal Reserve's back-to-back rate cuts
The Federal Reserve has made two consecutive interest rate cuts but potential homebuyers are wondering when mortgage rates will drop. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down what this means.
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Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates rise to 6.99% while 15-year terms stay at 6.25%
Due to encouraging economic data, the Fed cut the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage ... It's also important to compare ...
Fed Officials Fret Over How Far They Can Lower Interest Rates
Several Federal Reserve officials Wednesday reiterated their deep uncertainty over how far the central bank will need to ...
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Trump, the Fed, and an almost inevitable showdown over interest rates
At least for now. Trump, who appointed Powell as Fed chair, weighed firing him in a disagreement over interest rates in ...
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Kansas City Fed's Schmid says 'remains to be seen' how much further interest rates fall
Schmid said the Fed's decision last week to cut interest rates by 25 basis points reflected their confidence that both ...
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Fed cuts interest rates again, but Trump’s victory makes future path much murkier
The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for a second straight time in an effort to keep the economy humming. But it now must ...
Fed meeting today: Interest rates cut by quarter-point as Powell wrestles with Trump's election win, inflation questions
Later he added," Not permitted under the law." Trump became very critical of Powell toward the end of his first term in ...
What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates
Mortgage rates, in particular, surged last year to their highest level since 2000 but have since come down alongside ...
Inflation ticked up in October, CPI report shows. What happens next with interest rates?
Forecasters had expected lingering inflation in October. How will the new numbers affect the next Federal Reserve decision on ...