Parts of US Treasury market show concern about Fed rate-cutting pause
Parts of the U.S. Treasury yield curve are reflecting increasing concerns that the Federal Reserve will wait too long before resuming interest rate cuts as economic growth slows. That will draw even more focus to February’s jobs data,
Here's What Markets Now Predict for 2025 Fed Rate Cuts—And What It Could Mean for Mortgage Rates
The Fed is currently neutral on interest rates but could resume cuts later this year. If you're house hunting, here's how that may—or may not—impact 2025 mortgage rates.
Fed Expected To Keep Target Rate Unchanged Despite Inflation Concerns
The Federal Reserve’s target rate remains in line with a neutral stance, based on TMC Research’s Fed funds model.
Fed’s Chris Waller Says ‘Good-News Rate Cuts’ Are Still Expected
Investor sentiment has turned gloomier this week, but even if no economic downturn materializes, progress on inflation should allow the Fed to continue cutting interest rates, Waller said.
Fed’s Waller eyes interest-rate cuts this year, but not this month
The Federal Reserve should hold interest rates steady at its policy meeting in two weeks and wait to see if the signs of softening in the economy multiply or turn out to be a head fake, Fed governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday.
Fed’s Waller Still Sees Potential for Two to Three Cuts in 2025
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he wouldn’t support lowering interest rates in March, but sees room to cut two, or possibly three, times this year.
Fed Gov. Waller: No Need for Rate Cut in March
Waller said he wants to see more data about economic conditions before lowering rates again, especially in light of the Trump administration’s trade-policy changes.
Fed’s Waller backs holdings interest rates steady this month, says cuts could come later this year
Waller said he thought that the Fed’s projection of two quarter-point rate cuts was still a reasonable estimate
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