Atlanta's Fed explains why 50-basis point rate cut was the right move
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said on Monday that he didn't push to reduce the Federal Reserve's policy rate even more than the 50-basis point cut implemented last week because there's still some uncertainty that the central bank can "really be confident that both our inflation and employment goals are fully within reach.
Fed's Kashkari says 50 basis points rate cut was 'right decision'
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari on Monday said he supported the U.S. central bank's recent interest rate cut, calling it the "right decision" in light of substantial progress on inflation and the risk of an increase in unemployment.
Where Is Walter Williams As The Fed ‘Lowers’ Rates 50 Basis Points?
Economists with their cheerleading of Fed price controls are like the drunk doctor at the party grabbing women where they shouldn’t under the guise of being a doctor.
Fed governor explains dissent from 50 basis point rate cut
Governor Michelle Bowman explained her dissent from the central bank's decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points, saying she would have preferred a smaller cut.
Has the Fed Ever Cut by 50 Basis Points in 'Peacetime'?
One argument for cutting rates by 25 basis points, or 0.25 percentage point, instead of 50 basis points goes like this: The Federal Reserve only makes larger cuts when something is going wrong in the economy or financial system.
The Fed's 50 Basis Point Cut Is Not A Bearish Event For The Stock Market
Explore the Fed's recent rate cut and its implications on the economy, highlighting the importance of context and current market trends. Read my macro analysis here.
The Fed cut by 50 basis points. Would the RBA consider doing the same?
While its peers have already started cutting interest rates from cycle highs, the Reserve Bank of Australia noticeably stands out as the central bank at the back of the pack. Having raised rates to a level lower than its peers, it's now keeping rates at restrictive levels for longer as well.
Repo rate cut by only 25 basis points, but this is how much you will save
Economists expected that the Reserve Bank would cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, but some hoped for a 50 basis points cut.
Fed slashes interest rates by 50 basis points as labor market cools
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since March 2020, lowering the Fed funds rate by 50 basis points as it declared the fight against inflation all but won. The decision to go with a larger 50 basis point rate cut,
Atlanta Fed's Bostic explains why 50-basis point rate cut was the right move
Atlanta Fed President Bostic cautious on further rate cuts due to uncertainty in reaching inflation and employment goals, signaling normalizing policy.
Why Fed rate cuts may juice the stock market and your 401(k)
The Fed's interest rate cuts should continue to fuel the stock market as long as the economy avoids recession, experts say. But stocks are overvalued.
30-Year Mortgage Rates Have Inched Up—But Less Than a Quarter Point Above the 2-Year Low
After plunging last week to a 2-year low, the 30-year mortgage rate average has edged higher four days in a row. But rates for most other loan types moved lower Monday.
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Markets Crave A 50 Basis Point Cut From The Federal Reserve
Market based interest rates are lower than Fed rates and many investors expect (or rather crave) the Fed to make a 50 basis ...
Fed's Waller: Weak inflation data cemented case for 50 basis point cut
U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, one of the more ardent voices in the central bank's battle to hike interest ...
‘I had 3 offers over 11 months’: With the Fed’s 50-basis-point cut, will I finally sell my house?
It’s still on the market. I had three offers over 11 months, one more frustrating than the next. The first people were ...
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ETFs to Consider as Copper Prices Reach 2-Month High
Copper price has been gradually trending upward for the past few weeks, driven by renewed investor demand and market optimism sparked by the Fed's recent interest rate cut after four years. After the ...
South Africa central bank joins easing club with 25 basis point rate cut
South Africa's central bank struck a measured tone after its first rate cut in more than four years on Thursday, saying ...