Fed, Jerome Powell and Interest Rates

Powell Says Solid Economy Allows Fed to Consider Rate Cuts ‘Carefully’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said recent signs of economic health would allow the central bank to take its time in deciding how quickly to continue reducing interest rates, including by potentially slowing down the pace of cuts.
Jerome Powell says Fed Isn't in Hurry to Cut Interest Rates
"The economy is not sending any signals that we need to be in a hurry to lower rates," Powell said Thursday in Dallas.
Fed Chair Powell Says There’s No Need to ‘Hurry’ to Cut Rates
A strong economy is giving Federal Reserve officials room to move “carefully” as they lower interest rates, the central bank chair said.
4 Smart Places to Safely Stash Savings Now That the Fed Has Cut Rates
Even with two Fed rate cuts now in the books, you can still easily earn 4% to 5% returns in a number of risk-free ways. One option even pays 13.3% APY for two months.
Powell says no need for Fed to rush rate cuts given strong economy
Ongoing economic growth, a solid job market, and inflation that remains above the 2% target means the U.S. central bank does not need to rush to lower interest rates and can deliberate carefully, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Thursday.
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.
Fed’s Powell Says No Need to Hurry Rate Cuts With Economy Strong
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the recent performance of the US economy has been “remarkably good,” giving central bankers room to lower interest rates at a careful pace.
Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% after Fed rate cut and Trump’s win
Despite the increase in rates, some home buyers were returning to the market, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The market composite index — a measure of mortgage a
Powell says Fed will likely cut rates cautiously given persistent inflation pressures
Economists expect the Fed to announce another quarter-point rate cut in December, after a quarter-point reduction last week ...
Why credit card rates remain high, even after interest rate cuts
Credit card interest rates remain high, in part, because the Fed's benchmark rate still stands at a historically high level, ...
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Stock market today: Indexes fall as Powell says the Fed is in no hurry to cut interest rates
Here's where US indexes stood at the 4:00 p.m. closing bell on Thursday: The slide comes after Powell signaled the Fed is ...
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq slide as Powell says Fed in no 'hurry' on rate cuts
Stocks moved lower after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank is in 'no hurry' on rate cuts.
Fed Officials Fret Over How Far They Can Lower Interest Rates
Several Federal Reserve officials Wednesday reiterated their deep uncertainty over how far the central bank will need to ...
Buying bonds when the Federal Reserve started cutting rate was a mistake that may soon get bigger
Many investors moved into Treasury bonds assuming prices rise. That didn’t go according to plan and the bond yield pressure ...
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Trump, the Fed, and an almost inevitable showdown over interest rates
At least for now. Trump, who appointed Powell as Fed chair, weighed firing him in a disagreement over interest rates in ...
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after an inflation update
U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish Wednesday after the latest inflation update boosted hopes that more help for the ...