Consumer News When The Fed Cuts Rates, What Will It Mean For Consumers

Is the Federal Reserve likely to cut interest rates in December? Here's what economists say.

The government's latest jobs data could affect whether Federal Reserve officials continue their push to ease borrowing costs. Read More

How the Fed’s rate cut will impact your finances

The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut will have a gradual impact on mortgages and credit card relief could be slow. Read More

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

After a Fed rate cut, the interest rate on savings accounts usually dip as well, but that's not always the case, thanks to stiff competition among banks. Read More

The Fed cut rates again, but officials disagree on what comes next. What it means for you

Before Wednesday, economists and markets were betting on a December rate cut. After Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s comments, they aren’t so sure. Read More

What will next Fed rate cut mean for mortgages, credit cards and car loans?

While a Fed rate cut is big news, consumers might only be expected to see slight relief when it comes to much borrowing. Read More

Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks more like a coin flip as Federal Reserve officials sharply disagree over the economy’s health and whether stubborn infla ... Read More

Fed's Waller says weak job market justifies rate cut in December

U.S. firms have begun talking more frequently about layoffs as they plan for weaker demand and possible productivity gains from artificial intelligence, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller ... Read More

Fed’s December Cut Debate Heats Up, Now With More Data

Federal Reserve officials are sharply divided over whether to cut interest rates in December, with some citing cooling labor data and others warning inflation remains too high. The split has fueled ... Read More

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates to lowest point since 2022

The Federal Reserve this week cut its benchmark federal-funds rate by 25 basis points, lowering the target range to 3.75 %-4.0. That move is intended to ease borrowing costs and stimulate spending in ... Read More

Federal Reserve cuts rates to lowest level in three years

The Federal Reserve was widely expected to lower interest rates by a quarter point in order to support the waning job market. Read More

What does the latest Fed interest rate cut mean to California consumers?

Federal Reserve cut target rate to 3.75–4.00%, aiming to spur modest demand. Californians likely see minimal consumer relief; credit and mortgage rates barely shift. Economic forecasts project ... Read More

The Delayed September Jobs Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Fed

According to CME Group's FedWatch, futures traders are now pricing in a 58% chance the Fed will keep interest rates unchanged when it concludes its next meeting on Wednesday, December 10, up from 1% ... Read More