When the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point in September, it wasn't a particularly surprising move. At that point, the Fed was expected to make its first rate cut of the year in response to cooling inflation.

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percent as inflation begins the path to stabilization.

WASHINGTON - US stocks fell on Nov 14, as traders digested an uptick in inflation and comments from Fed chairman Jerome Powell, which had the effect of cooling expectations of a December rate cut. Consumer and producer inflation data published this week point to a small rise in the rate of price increases, complicating the Fed’s rate-cutting plans.

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Thursday for the second time in three months, likely setting the stage for a drop in borrowing costs.

Though the Federal Reserve has been cutting interest rates, mortgage rates have been increasing or holding steady. When will potential homeowners see mortgage relief.

Anticipated Fed cuts are typically baked into mortgage rates well ahead of the actual cut, so we might not see mortgage rates move much this week.

The Federal Reserve delivered a 0.25% interest rate cut last week. But prospective homebuyers wishing for lower mortgage rates are likely to be disappointed. While the central bank influences home loan rates,

The Fed has officially cut interest rates twice this year. But read on to see whether you should run out to sign a mortgage or not.

New reports suggest the chance of a rate cut for homeowners before the next federal election is unlikely. Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock says the economy is running at a level that cannot be sustained without inflation.