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Fed rate cuts and mortgage interest rates: What buyers can expect in 2026, according to experts

"Mortgage interest rates went down before the Fed cut rates in September but went up after," says Ali Wolf, chief economist at NewHomeSource. "This is because the Fed is cutting the federal funds rate ... Read More

Trump suddenly sounds a lot like Biden on the economy

President Donald Trump never misses an opportunity to criticize his predecessor about the economy, alleging former President Joe Biden caused an inflation crisis. But some of Trump’s economic ... Read More

Fed cuts interest rates for third straight time amid uncertainty over labor market, inflation

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its third interest rate cut of the year as policymakers moved forward with the cut to support the labor market despite elevated inflation. Fed policymakers ... Read More

US economy to ride tax cut tailwind but faces risks

Dec 29 (Reuters) - A see-saw year for the U.S. economy in 2025 looks set to give way to a stronger 2026 thanks to tailwinds from President Donald Trump's tax cuts, less uncertainty around tariffs, the ... Read More

Chicago Fed president on the economy’s mixed signals

Inflation is showing fresh signs of cooling, ticking up 2.7% year-over-year, lower than many economists had expected. It follows the release of a delayed jobs report that showed weak growth and the ... Read More

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months. Chair ... Read More

Fed cuts rates again, signals it may be done for now

Federal Reserve officials cut interest rates for a third straight meeting but signaled they might be done for now in the midst of unusual divisions over the path forward. The decision Wednesday to ... Read More

Fed cuts despite divides

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates Wednesday in an unusually narrow vote, underscoring the divides among bank officials over the effect on inflation and employment. The FOMC approved the rate cut ... Read More

Divided Fed cuts rates again

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate for the third time in a row on Wednesday, bringing it down another quarter-point to around 3.6%. ・"Available indicators suggest that economic activity has ... Read More

Cooling Inflation Could Pave The Way For Fed Rate Cuts

The sudden drop of inflation in November could clear the decks for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to help boost the faltering job market. But the outlook is complicated by the government ... Read More

Inflation Worries Keep the Fed on Alert. Could This Mean No More Interest Rate Cuts Anytime Soon?

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