Fed seen slowing rate cut pace
Blowout September jobs data points to solid economy and slower Fed rate cuts, analysts say
September's 245,000 new jobs topped consensus forecasts by about 100,000. This means the Fed can probably slow the pace of rate cuts, economists said.
Did Friday's Jobs Data Take a Jumbo Rate Cut Off the Table? Wall Street Thinks So
Markets were reorienting on Friday after a surprisingly strong jobs report dispelled some fears that the Federal Reserve needs to come to the rescue of a weakening labor market.
Fed seen slowing rate cut pace after strong US jobs data
A surge in U.S. job growth has financial markets betting the Federal Reserve will follow last month's half-point interest rate reduction with smaller moves, and ignited a debate over whether the policy rate ends up at a higher level than previously expected.
Odds of Fed making another big cut to interest rates in November fades
The odds of another big interest-rate cut from the Federal Reserve in November have been fading ahead of a crucial jobs report for September. Traders in fed-funds futures put the chances of a 50-basis-point rate cut on Nov.
September jobs report builds case for smaller Fed rate cut in November
The September jobs report showed surprising signs of strength in the labor market that have economists questioning how much more the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2024.
Surging jobs, wages, keep Fed base case of quarter point cuts on track
U.S. Federal Reserve concerns about a slowing job market were relieved for at least another month when new data on Friday showed job growth jumped and the unemployment rate fell in September, adding to investor bets the central bank will cut its benchmark rate only a quarter of a percentage point next month.
5 Questions For The Fed’s Austan Goolsbee—Including: Did They Move Fast Enough On Inflation?
The President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago talks about how central bankers feel about becoming their actions ...
Prediction: Here's What the Fed Rate Cut Means for the Housing Market in 2025
Nobody has a crystal ball that can predict real estate trends. But read on for my take on the most likely path.
'Inflation is not dead': Consumer prices are still in focus for investors despite the Fed's labor-market pivot
Investors have pulled back bets that the Federal Reserve will deliver another jumbo rate cut. Upcoming inflation data will ...
Employers added 254,000 jobs in September, blowing away forecasts
Wall Street is watching the labor market for signs of slower hiring, which could influence the Federal Reserve's next rate ...
Prediction: This Stock Will Be One of the Biggest Winners of the Fed's Interest Rate Cut
Last month though, the Fed made a key move to turn things around. The central bank cut rates for the first time in four years ...
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Why Fed rate cuts may juice the stock market and your 401(k)
Large rate cuts – such as those Fed officials approved and forecast last week – typically reflect an economy the ...
Here's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for October
Home equity loan rates have been falling and they could drop again in October. Here's what borrowers should know.
Experts Predict Where Mortgage Rates Are Headed in 2025 as the Fed Cuts Rates
By Q4 2025, Fannie Mae expects the 30-year fixed mortgage rate will average out at 6.2%. The MBA expects 6.0%, while Wells ...
Expert Predictions: Will House Prices Get More Affordable After Fed Rate Cuts?
If you're trying to buy a home, the Fed rate cuts could help you. But it won't happen overnight. See how Fed rate cuts could ...
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Mortgage Rate Predictions: Fed Cuts, Labor Data and What's Next
Katherine Watt is a CNET Money writer focusing on mortgages, home equity and banking. She previously wrote about personal finance for NextAdvisor. Based in New York, Katherine graduated summa cum ...