The Fed is expected to hold rates steady. That will help banks, Moody’s says.
An expected decision this week by the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates steady will help bottom lines in the banking sector, at least in the short term, Moody’s Ratings analysts said.
The Fed will likely stand pat after flurry of rate cuts. After that? It's anybody's guess.
“The Fed has pledged not to fall behind the curve on the labor market,” Sweet said. Still another worry: A recent rise in long-term interest rates – partly due to inflation fears - that have pushed up ...
Trump's comments won't affect interest rate decisions by the Fed, Powell says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday President Donald Trump’s calls for lower interest rates won’t lead the central bank to change its rate decisions ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to bypass the Fed to lower interest rates
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a new plan in the fight to bring down historically high interest rates, and it’s got ...
The Curious Case Of The Term Premium
The bond market shows unusual bear steepening, where long-term yields rise faster than short-term. Learn how investors should ...
Fed Chair Powell says officials are in no hurry to cut interest rates
The US central bank is in no rush to slash interest rates any time soon, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told lawmakers Tuesday.
Navigating The (New) Conundrum
Stronger-than-expected inflation and labor market data into the end of 2024 led to the US Federal Reserve's decision to pause ...
Fed Expected to Hold Rates Until Impact of Policies Is Felt
The Federal Reserve has gone from data-dependent to D.C.-dependent, WisdomTree’s Kevin Flanagan says.
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Why Long-Term Interest Rates Aren’t Falling—And What That Means For Your Portfolio
But there’s no guarantee the same should hold as we move further out on the yield curve. Some investors might have expected Fed rate cuts to lead to lower interest rates across the board.
Trump is focused on lowering bond yields, not fighting the Fed, Treasury chief says
The Trump administration isn't looking to clash with the Federal Reserve over interest rates, Treasury Secretary Scott ...