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Is the Fed ready to cut interest rates? Experts weigh in

Futures markets are also expecting a rate cut. Investors peg the chances of a quarter-point interest rate cut at nearly 96%, according to the CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of market sentiment.

Reuters · 1h

Stocks take a breather, Fed rate-cut drumbeat weighs on dollar

The U.S. dollar was under pressure on Thursday as traders piled into wagers that the Federal Reserve will resume cutting interest rates next month, powering bitcoin to a record high, while a blistering rally in global stocks took a breather.

Investopedia on MSN · 9h

Some Fed Officials Still On The Fence About September Rate Cut

Financial markets are pricing in a 100% chance the Federal Reserve is about to cut interest rates when its policy committee next meets in September, but in recent speeches, several policymakers didn't seem so sure.

Fed, Bessent and interest rates

UPI on MSN · 8h

Treasury Secretary Bessent wants the Fed to lower its lending rate

The current Federal Reserve interest rate is significantly higher than necessary and should be lowered, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday.

The Hill on MSN · 13h

Bessent calls for steep interest rate cuts

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that short-term interest rates should be between 1.5 percentage points and 1.75 percentage points lower than their current level, keeping up the

New York Post on MSN · 14h

Bessent urges Fed to go jumbo, slash rates by half-point next month

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday urged central bankers to issue a half-point cut at next month’s meeting – breaking from his zipped-lip stance on the Fed’s monetary agenda. Bessent said the central bank’s target rate should be at least 1.

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Fed's Goolsbee is concerned about inflation, not jobs, hinting at high bar for rate cut

Fed's Goolsbee said he's more worried about inflation than weak job growth. His remarks suggest he may not support a ...

35mon MSN

Asian shares are mixed after days of gains driven by hopes for US rate cuts

Asian shares were mixed on Thursday after days of gains driven by hopes for lower U.S. interest rates, while U.S. futures ...

Home equity rates dip as hopes of a Fed September slash strengthen

This uncertainty introduces interest rate risk, especially for HELOCs with variable rates, meaning borrowing costs could ...

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As the Fed cuts rates, flows from money market funds will broaden the rally: Citadel strategist

Scott Rubner, a former Goldman Sachs tactical strategist now at Citadel Securities, remains upbeat on stocks through to Labor ...

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Drop to Four-Month Low as Pressure Mounts on Fed

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans registered 6.63% for the week ending Aug. 7, down from 6.72% last week.

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Fed's current monetary policy stance is 'exactly where we want to be,' official says

Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Schmid said he favors keeping interest rates at current levels to prevent ...

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Fed grappling with impact of tariffs as it ponders rate decisions, Goolsbee says

(Reuters) -Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said on Wednesday the U.S. central bank is grappling with ...

13h

Stock market today: Dow pops, S&P 500 and Nasdaq waver as Fed rate cut bets surge

US stocks rose amid increasing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its next meeting, following ...

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