Has The Fed Cut Rates Too Much And Too Soon?
Friday’s job market figures in the US were very strong, suggesting that in fact there was no need for a large rate cut. This is the kind of macro climate we have seen in the mid and late 1990’s.
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I Worked for the Fed. The Interest Rate Cut Is Only One Step in a Larger Plan.
The agency’s bold decision to cut its policy interest rate significantly affirms its commitment to keep the labor market strong.
What Fed Rate Cuts Mean for Your Money
The American economy is having a bit of a crisis in 2024. Many people are finding it hard to make ends meet, with prices of things like groceries at an all-time high.
The Fed’s Rate Cut: A ‘Soft Landing’ – Or ‘Fake News’?
The rate cut is about repairing the Fed’s damaged credibility. “Going big” with 50 basis points is a psychological gambit, to convey decisiveness and self-confidence.
Jerome Powell, The Federal Reserve, And Interest Rate Cuts: “Maybe Another 50, Maybe Not”
Arthur Bass of Wedbush Securities joined Benzinga's Premarket Prep team to discuss inflation, Powell, and interest rate cuts.
Jerome Powell says the 'real issue' behind the US housing crisis is 'not something the Fed can really fix' — here's why and what Americans can do
Car insurance premiums in America are through the roof — and only getting worse. But 5 minutes could have you paying as little as $29/month Commercial real estate has beaten the stock market for 25 years — but only the super rich could buy in.
US Fed chair Jerome Powell sees 'further disinflation' in economy
Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell indicated inflation is cooling and interest rates may decrease further. Following a recent rate cut, he noted broader economic conditions support disinflation, with
America’s home affordability crisis has a solution. Lower rates isn’t it
The Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut last week has given prospective homebuyers something to celebrate: lower borrowing ...
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Rate cuts might make it cheaper to buy a house, but they won't fix the US housing market's biggest problem
The Federal Reserve's rate cut will surely impact the housing market ... To be sure, elevated borrowing costs are ...
History Says This Will Happen Next to These Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks After the Fed's Major Rate Cut
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Fed’s Rate Cut Helps Candidate Harris but Will Hurt President Harris (or Trump)
Many investors, businesses, and consumers cheered the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate cut since March of 2020. The Fed’s 50 basis points interest rate ...
Solving America’s housing crisis means fixing the ‘ROI problem,’ says White House economist
Meanwhile, senior White House economist Jared Bernstein has opinions of his own. Shortly after the Fed’s September rate cut, ...
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For home shoppers, Fed’s big cut is just a small step in affordability crisis
Rates would have to drop back to near rock-bottom lows or home prices would have to fall sharply for many buyers to afford a ...
Fed chair Jerome Powell blames influx of illegal migrants for rising unemployment rate
If you’re having millions of people come into the labor force, then — and you’re creating 100,000 jobs — you’re going to see ...
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TLT: Positioned For Upside During Fed Rate Cuts And Recession Risks
2007-2008 Financial Crisis: As the Fed aggressively cut rates in response to the crisis, TLT saw impressive gains. From September 2007 to December 2008, while the S&P 500 fell by about 40% ...