Economy News Fed Could Cut Rates Fewer Times Than Expected As Economy Keeps Growing, According To Cnbc Survey

The Fed is likely to keep cutting interest rates, but multiple dangers lurk, CNBC survey finds

The Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates by a quarter point at its meeting this week and could cut at the next two meetings as well, according to the October CNBC Fed Survey. While 92% ... Read More

Fed likely to cut rates again despite 'no risk-free' path for policy, analysts say

Analysts expect the Fed to proceed with another quarter-point rate cut, viewing a cooling labor market as a larger concern than inflation. Read More

Federal Reserve faces dilemma amid expected rate cut decision

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates 25-basis-points at its meeting this week, though elevated inflation has created a dilemma for policymakers. Read More

The Fed is expected to cut interest rates—how to lock in higher returns now

"If the Fed cuts rates, high-yield savings accounts will adjust almost immediately, so the best way to lock in current yields is with fixed-rate CDs or individual Treasurys," says Alex Caswell, a ... Read More

Federal Reserve likely to cut key rate Wednesday and may signal another cut to follow

The Federal Reserve will almost certainly cut its key interest rate on Wednesday and could signal it expects another cut in December as the central bank seeks to bolster hiring. Read More

Here's When the Federal Reserve Is Expected to Cut Interest Rates Again, and What It Means for the Stock Market

The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates for the first time in 2025, as concerns mount over a sluggish jobs market. Policymakers and Wall Street analysts seem to agree that two more interest rate ... Read More

Treasury Secretary counselor says Fed rate cut is needed for the economy as worries continue about tariffs

The health of the US economy looks strong on paper, but Treasury counselor Joseph LaVorgna warns that high interest rates could become a headwind if the Fed does not act. “If monetary policy, by the ... Read More

Lower-Than-Expected Inflation Keeps Fed On Track For October Rate Cut

It would have taken a surprising surge of inflation in September to deter the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates in October—and that didn't happen. Read More

Fed's rate cut reveals how MAGA policies are pushing us toward stagflation | Opinion

The Federal Reserve’s 0.25% interest rate cut, announced Sept. 17, will have little economic effect by itself. The most important aspect of the move is what it tells us about tariffs and the damage ... Read More

How an October Fed rate cut could impact mortgages, according to experts

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. And, there may be good news on the horizon for borrowers, who could see ... Read More

What would a government shutdown mean for markets and the economy?

A government shutdown could add another headwind to an already-precarious economy, but most analysts say that even a prolonged hiatus would have only a limited impact on the wider U.S. economy. With ... Read More