Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates

Fed cuts interest rates a second time but economists say 2025 outlook uncertain
Many economists still expect another quarter-point cut ahead in December. But expect more debate on the Fed's path in 2025.
The Fed Cut Interest Rates In November, And More Rate Cuts Are Coming
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on November 7. More interest rate cuts are likely through the end of 2026.
Sticky inflation might make it more tricky for Fed rate cuts, CPI could show
A rapid slowdown in the rate of U.S. inflation appears to have lost steam, potentially raising questions about how aggressively the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year.
Fed cuts interest rates again, but Trump’s victory makes future path much murkier
The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for a second straight time in an effort to keep the economy humming. But it now must contend with a new unknown: a second Trump presidency.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again—But Uncertainty Swirls As Trump Policies Could Fuel Inflation
The Fed lowered rates by 25 basis points to a 20-month low, but economists say tariffs may throw a wrench in the rate cutting cycle.
Why Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates
On Nov. 7, the Federal Reserve implemented a 0.25% reduction to the federal funds rate, its second cut in over four years. Prospective homebuyers are eager for a silver lining in the housing market. But experts don't anticipate dramatically lower rates before the end of the year.
Fed cuts interest rates for second time this year against election backdrop
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point on Thursday, its second consecutive reduction in the cost of borrowing.
Fed Meeting Today: FOMC Cuts Rates Again; Powell Says He Will Refuse to Resign if Trump Asks
Follow news from today's Fed meeting where the FOMC is expected to cut interest rates and chair Jerome Powell will speak.
Fed cuts interest rates but sorry, it probably won't lower mortgage rates
The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) did the expected, cutting the federal funds rate by  0.25%. That means the rate paid by banks will fluct
Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% after Fed rate cut and Trump’s win
Applications for mortgages inched up over the past week, despite the 30-year creeping closer to 7%. The 30-year rate rose for the seventh week in a row, after Donald Trump won the presidential election and the Federal Reserve cut its interest rate by 25 basis points.
Today's Mortgage Rates, November 12, 2024 | Rates Drop Back Down
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are down slightly today, but they're still higher than they've been in recent months.
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Fed cuts interest rates by quarter point as economic expansion continues at solid pace
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Slightly Higher Inflation Rate Is Expected for October
A fresh Consumer Price Index report could show that inflation, much cooler than in 2022 and 2023, is not fully stamped out.