Tag: Federal Reserve

Over-priced Fed rate cuts make T-bills unattractive, Federated Hermes says

By Alun JohnLONDON (Reuters) - Market expectations of substantial U.S. rate cuts this year are making short-dated debt unattractive as the Federal Reserve...

1 Stock Down 91% That Could Go Parabolic if the Fed Cuts Rates

All eyes will be on Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell when he announces what the Fed is planning to do with interest rates...

Why Fed rate cuts matter to world markets

LONDON (Reuters) - When the Federal Reserve delivers a widely-anticipated interest rate cut on Wednesday, its first in four years, the move will...

What a bigger-than-expected Fed rate cut would mean for the stock market

Hotter-than-expected readings on consumer prices — and on some wholesale prices — over the past two days have led markets to price in...

Instant view: August US payrolls short of expectations, boosts bigger rate cut view

NEW YORK (Reuters) - STORY: U.S. employment increased less than expected in August, but a drop in the jobless rate to 4.2% suggested...

Mortgage and refinance rates today, August 27, 2024: Rates back below 6%

All fixed mortgage rates have decreased today, according to Zillow data. Both the 30-year mortgage rate and 30-year refinance rate are under 6%...