Four Fed Policymakers Back Further Rate Cuts

Here’s why mortgage rates are rising after the Fed’s rate cut
US mortgage rates rose again this week, the fourth-straight weekly increase. That rise in borrowing costs has undone some of the relief Americans felt this summer when mortgage rates fell in anticipation of a rate cut from the Federal Reserve as inflation improved.
How The Fed’s Interest Rate Cuts Will Impact The Tech Sector
The Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates presents a dual-edged sword for the tech sector, offering both significant opportunities and notable challenges.
How to rethink cash as the Fed cuts interest rates, according to top financial advisors
The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates in September, and more cuts are expected at least into 2025. Earnings on cash are expected to fall as well.
Four Fed policymakers favor more rate cuts, but differ on pace
Four Federal Reserve policymakers on Monday expressed support for further interest-rate cuts, but appeared to differ on how fast or far they believe any cuts should go.
Fed cuts interest rates again — why you should refinance debt now
The coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the economy, and in an emergency response, the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by a full percentage point—the second rate cut in two weeks and the largest in Fed history.
Fed’s Schmid Favors Slower Pace for Interest-Rate Reductions
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeffrey Schmid said he favors a slower pace of interest-rate reductions given uncertainty about how low the US central bank should ultimately cut rates.
Fed policymakers call for 'gradual' rate cuts
A trio of Federal Reserve policymakers on Monday expressed support for gradual U.S. interest-rate cuts, citing the strength of the economy and an uncertain outlook. The remarks -- from Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid,
Why Some Fed Officials are Warning That Coming Rate Cuts May Be ‘Modest’
Key Takeaways While the Federal Reserve has projected more interest rate cuts this year, some officials are cautious as more economic data comes in.Investors are pricing in rate cuts at each of the next two Fed meetings,
Four Fed Policymakers Back Further Rate Cuts But Differ In Pacing
Four Federal Reserve policymakers expressed support for further cutting of interest rates. However, they differ on how fast such rate cuts should be made. Reuters reported that three of the policymakers wanted to take it slow,
Fed's Logan eyes more gradual rate cuts amid more balance sheet cuts
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan said Monday she sees more rate cuts ahead for the central bank and suggested she sees no reasons why the Fed can’t also press forward with shrinking its balance sheet.
Average Rate on a 30-Year Mortgage Hits Highest Level in Nearly 3 Months
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage climbed to 6.54 percent this week, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.
September job gains could stall Fed rate cuts, reshape election
The October jobs report will be released on Nov. 1, just days ahead of the presidential election and the next Fed meeting. It ...
No Reason to Pause Rate Cuts, Fed's Daly Tells WSJ Tech Live
The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live kicked off Monday, with San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly signaling ...
BUZZ Investing: Fed's 50 Bps Rate Cut Market Rally
Fed's 50 bps interest rate cut, its first since March 2022, spurred positive market reactions, pushing indices to new highs ...
What causes home equity loan interest rates to drop? And will they keep falling?
Home equity rates have dropped since the Fed's last meeting. Here's what they could do in the future, experts say.
The bond market is selling off after traders got their Fed forecasts wrong
"We could easily get a scenario where the Fed will basically have to reverse course and begin to stay on hold," Apollo's ...
Bank of America CEO Urges Fed to Not Go Too Hard on Rate Cuts
Bank of America Corp. Chief Executive Officer Brian Moynihan has urged Federal Reserve policymakers to be measured in the ...
Fed's Kashkari: any surprise job market weakness could trigger rethink of rate-cut pace
Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Neel Kashkari on Monday repeated he expects "modest" interest-rate cuts over the ...