Fed Dec. Interest Rate Decision Hangs On Economic Data

Fed December Interest Rate Decision Hangs On Economic Data
The Federal Open Market Committee will announce its next scheduled decision on interest rates on December 18. A rate cut is likely but far from certain.
Nomura expects Fed to pause rate-cut cycle in December
The U.S. Federal Reserve is no longer expected to cut interest rates at its December policy meeting, Nomura has said, making it the first global brokerage to signal a pause in the central bank's rate-cutting cycle in the wake of Donald Trump's election win.
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Why is the Fed cutting interest rates?
The Federal Reserve has said they are committed to reducing inflation from the June 2022 high of 9.1% back to under 2%.
Boston Fed President says December rate cut isn’t a ‘done deal’Boston Fed President says December rate cut isn’t a ‘done deal’
Boston Fed President Susan Collins said it was too soon to say whether the Fed should cut interest rates next month.
What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates
Mortgage rates, in particular, surged last year to their highest level since 2000 but have since come down alongside inflation. But it's been a bumpy ride back to the bottom in recent weeks. What, then, does this latest Fed rate cut mean for mortgage interest rates? That's what we'll break down below.
Today's Mortgage Rates | Why Are Rates So Stubbornly High?
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates went up in October and have remain elevated so far this month. But they could ease in 2025.
Mortgage Rates Edge Up to Match 4-Month High
Rate movement for other mortgage types was mixed Monday, though no rate averages moved more than 4 basis points. Because rates vary widely across lenders, it's always smart to shop around for your best mortgage rate and compare rates regularly,
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Today's Mortgage Rates | What if the Fed Doesn't Cut Rates in December?
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. If the Fed ends up keeping rates steady next month, we could see mortgage rates tick up slightly.
U.S. mortgage rates stall after six-week climb
Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.78% for the week ending Nov. 14 — down from 6.79% last week.
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