Fed, inflation and interest rates

Fed may halt interest rate cuts—and could even pursue a hike, say analysts
High interest rates and the rising cost of funding were already a top concern for CFOs. Now, that concern could grow following a strong December jobs report—one of the key pieces of data assessed by the Federal Reserve—that has led some economists to predict there will be fewer rate cuts this year,
Latest CPI Inflation Report Makes January Fed Rate Cut Very Unlikely
Consumer Price Index showed an acceleration to 2.9%, the highest rate since July. With such high inflation, the Fed is unlikely to cut rates in January.
US inflation likely remained sticky-high last month, threatening interest rate cuts
U.S. inflation likely worsened last month on the back of higher prices for gas, eggs, and used cars, a trend that could make it less likely that the Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate much
BofA says Fed's rate cuts are over with inflation stuck above 2%
A team of economists and strategists at BofA Securities is holding on to its view that the Federal Reserve's interest-rate-cutting cycle is done, considering that the labor market is stabilizing around full employment and inflation is modestly stuck above the central bank's 2% target.
Chaloff: There's real merit for the Fed to cut rates, but it probably won't happen until June
Alex Chaloff, CIO at Bernstein Private Wealth Management discusses the firm's contrarian forecast of three Fed rate cuts this year.
There will be no interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year
Forget about rate cuts this year. The Federal Reserve is not budging, no matter how much Wall Street begs for a break. Inflation is being stubborn, the labor market refuses to chill, and the government is racking up deficits like there’s no tomorrow.
Fed May Resume Rate Hikes: BofA Analysts Outline Key Scenarios
Bank of America (BofA) analysts predict the Federal Reserve may return to raising interest rates, citing strong economic data and inflation concerns. The recent halt in rate cuts follows robust December payrolls,
Not expecting any Fed rate cuts this year, says BofA's Savita Subramanian
Savita Subramanian, BofA Securities head of U.S. equity and quantitative strategy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, impact of today's inflation data, state of the economy, strength of the consumer,
What's the HELOC and home equity loan interest rate forecast for 2025?
Home equity is at an all-time high, but what will happen with these borrowing rates this year? Experts weigh in.
Credit card interest rate forecast for 2025: Rates will only fall a bit
Unfortunately, if you’re among the half of credit cardholders who carry debt from month to month, you’re unlikely to catch ...
Stock market today: Tech rout extends sell-off as investors pare back rate-cut bets
Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom sold off after the Biden Administration released new AI chip export rules late Friday.
What's a good HELOC interest rate in 2025?
HELOC interest rates just hit an 18-month low. Here's what can be considered a good rate at the start of 2025.
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Mortgage Rate Lock Guide
If you want to avoid uncertainty and preserve the rate in your mortgage loan offer, get a mortgage interest rate lock. Interest rate locks can offer peace of mind to borrowers, but they are ...
Jobs boom puts election rate cut on a knife edge
The stunning employment surge makes a pre-election rate cut less assured than the Albanese government would be hoping.
Unemployment did not raise by enough for interest rate cut
Australia’s unemployment rate rose slightly in December but it is not by enough to raise the chances of an interest-rate cut. Aussie mortgage holders have received unwelcome news, as unemployment ...
Bank of Korea unexpectedly holds policy rate amid won slide
South Korea's central bank unexpectedly left its policy interest rate unchanged on Thursday, weighing the impact of its ...