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The Fed surprised many investors with a jumbo rate cut this week. It won’t get much easier to predict the next move
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is known for providing clear signals about the central bank’s next interest rate move in order to avoid roiling markets. But Wall Street was mostly clueless this week when it came to predicting how big a rate cut the Fed would deliver on Wednesday.
The Fed rate cut scared me. Where should I invest my $127,000 in savings now?
This reader wonders whether CD rates, high-yield savings accounts and bond ladders are still smart moves, even if interest rates keep dropping.
The Fed cut rates for the first time in 4 years. What does that mean for your money?
The Federal Reserve just lowered its benchmark rate by 0.50 percentage points. Here's how the move could impact your finances.
What to do with your money now that the Fed cut interest rates
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a half percent this week and there could be more cuts to come before the end of the year. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down what it means for your bottom line.
Fed cuts interest rates by half a point, marking first trim since 2020
A more aggressive interest rate cut would suggest deeper worries that the job market is buckling under the Fed’s continued fight against inflation.
Here's how the Fed's big rate cut affects mortgages
The Federal Reserve slashed rates by an unexpected 50 basis points today. Here's how that could impact mortgages.
What the Fed rate cut means for mortgages, loans and credit cards
The Federal Reserve has made its first rate cut in 14 months, with more expected in 2024. Here are the smart money moves to consider.
Here are the benefits of opening a CD right now following the Fed’s rate cut
Now that the Fed’s first rate cut in four years is a fait accompli, there are still opportunities to open CDs with competitive rates, despite decreasing yields. Here are the benefits of continuing the search and what to look for if you’re interested in opening one right now.
Dow finishes week in record territory following Fed's interest rate cut
Spurred on by the Federal Reserve Board's half-point cut in interest rates, the stock market closed out a buoyant week on Friday with the Dow Jones Industrial Average ending in record-high territory.
Stock Market Today: Dow finishes above 42,000 for first time in history after Fed's big rate cut
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was leading the other two major U.S. stock-market indexes higher. The Nasdaq was up 467 points, or 2.7%, near 18,043, according to FactSet data. If those gains hold, the Nasdaq would log its best daily gain since it rose 2.
Bumper Fed week ends with S&P sitting above 5,700 and Dow at a new record close
U.S. stocks on Friday wobbled, but it was an overall week of solid gains for markets, sparked by the Federal Reserve's bumper interest rate cut two days ago. The benchmark S&P 500 (SP500) posted marginal losses,
Fed Goes Big! What Should You Buy NOW?
The Federal Reserve didn’t just cut interest rates at its September meeting. It cut BIG, opting for a 50-basis point move.
Now That Rates Are Falling, Let’s Turn to Other Matters
The Federal Reserve has at last cut interest rates but our columnist points out a host of concerns that could weigh on ...
BofA now expects Fed to go for 75-bp cut in Q4 after bumper rate reduction
BofA Global Research raised its forecast for the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate cuts for the remainder of this ...
The Fed Rate Cut, Mortgage, Auto And Credit Card Rates: What To Expect
The Fed cut its short term interest rate by 0.50%. How will this affect mortgage rates, auto loans, and credit cards? Does ...
Which path will the Fed take to ease monetary policy?
There is little historical experience to guide policymakers or investors, because the current economic cycle is like no other ...
Dow Turns Higher After Dovish Comments From Fed's Waller
The Dow rallied back in the wake of dovish comments from Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller. The Dow was up 20 points, or nearly 0.1%. If the Dow manages ...