Consumer News The Fed Has Hiked Interest Rates Again Here’s How It May Affect The Stock And Housing Markets

The Fed may cut interest rates next week. Here's what happened to mortgage rates the last two times it did that

With another Fed rate cut looming, it helps to know the recent history behind rate cuts and mortgage rate reactions. Read More

Even if Fed cuts rates again, U.S. economy may not get much of a boost

Rate-sensitive industries, like housing, could see a limited benefit from lower borrowing costs because prices remain near record highs. Read More

The Fed is divided over cutting interest rates. Here's why that matters

Sentiment has shifted dramatically in favor of an interest rate cut. Read More

The Fed makes a second interest rate cut. Here’s what will — and won’t — change for your money.

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates again for the second straight meeting, a sign that officials are more focused on safeguarding the job market and shielding the economy from a recession than ... Read More

Consumer Reports explains how recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve could affect finances

CONSUMER REPORTS BREAKS DOWN WHAT YOU NEED TO LOOK FOR. BUT NOW THE HIRING RATE. IN SEPTEMBER, THE FED ANNOUNCED A QUARTER POINT INTEREST RATE CUT. BUT WHAT DOES THAT ... Read More