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,
Fed’s Logan Repeats Call to Lower Rates Gradually
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan repeated her call for the US central bank to lower interest rates at a careful pace as the economic environment remains uncertain.
Fed Officials Debated Whether a Big Rate Cut Was Smart in September
Freshly released minutes from the central bank’s September meeting show that policymakers were divided on how much to cut rates.
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.
Fed Rate Cuts - Boom Or Bust?
In September 2024, Jerome Powell announced the first Federal Funds Rate cut in over four years. The Federal Funds Rate is a short-term rate related to the cost of debt in the American economy. Some expected the Federal Reserve to cut only 25 basis points,
Fed decision to go big on rate cut was not a slam dunk
The Fed’s decision to cut interest rates in September prompted a debate, according to the minutes of that Federal Reserve board meeting.
If the Fed Cut Rates, Why Have Mortgage Rates Been Going Up?
Mortgage rates dropped before the Fed’s last meeting, and have risen more than 50 basis points since. If you’re wondering why, you’ll need to look at the 10-year Treasury bond yield.
Fed's Logan continues to call for gradual pace of rate cuts
Dallas Fed president Lorie Logan said Monday she continues to see the need for gradual rate cuts toward a neutral level to help manage the risk of faster cooldown in the labor market or pick up in the pace of inflation.
Logan Says Fed Has to 'Remain Nimble' on Rates
"Any number of shocks could influence what that path to normal will look like, how fast policy should move and where rates should ultimately settle," Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan says at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association's annual meeting in New York.
Fed's Logan doubles down on request for rates to be lowered 'gradually'
Dallas Fed president Lorie Logan repeated her call for interest rates to be lowered "gradually," citing an increased risk that the job market could worsen and a danger that inflation could still heat up again.
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Goldman Sachs predicts successive Fed rate cuts of 25 bps from November 2024 to June 2025
Goldman Sachs, a leading investment bank, predicted that the U.S. Federal Reserve would deliver successive 25 basis points ...
Should you invest in gold before the November Fed meeting?
With another rate cut likely for the Fed's November meeting, some investors may want to turn to gold now. Here's why.
Will Mortgage Rates Come Down Even Further After the Next Fed Meeting?
Mortgage rates are expected to gradually decline over the next year or so, but the immediate impact of rate cuts is ...
Fed minutes show big rate cut favored by ‘substantial majority’ with inflation slowing
Some” participants, however, supported only a quarter-point cut, while “a few others indicated they could have supported such ...
Fed Governor Waller says 'more caution' needed on rate cuts after data showing a hot economy
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said recent economic data shows the Fed should ease more cautiously after last ...
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Stocks Set to Open Lower as Investors Await U.S. Economic Data and Corporate Earnings, Fed Speak on Tap
December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.17%, andDecember Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.29% this ...