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CPI Report Keeps the Fed on Track: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI Disinflation in key areas of consumer prices should help the Federal Reserve stick to its policy path of gradual cuts to interest rates.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Blowout December Jobs Report Puts Rate Cuts on Ice: What the Experts Are Saying
Jobs Report The strongest surge in hiring since March keeps the Fed on hold for now.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Fed Sees Fewer Rate Cuts in 2025: What the Experts Are Saying
Federal Reserve The Federal Reserve cut interest rates as expected, but the future path of borrowing costs became more opaque.
By Dan Burrows Published
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How Lower Interest Rates Will Help the Housing Market
Lower interest rates will give the industry life again as they will likely create more demand and more incentives for developers and thaw a static market.
By Zain Jaffer Published
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CPI Report Casts Doubt on Rate Cuts in 2025: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI November Consumer Price Index data sealed the deal for a December rate cut, but the outlook for next year is less certain.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Rebound in Jobs Growth Keeps Fed on Track: What the Experts Are Saying
Jobs Report No nasty surprises in the November payrolls data leaves a quarter-point cut in play.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Treasury Bills vs Treasury Bonds: Two Big Differences
Treasury bills and bonds are similar, but there are big differences between their maturities and how interest is paid.
By Tom Taulli Last updated
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How Lower Interest Rates Affect Your Finances: Credit Cards, Car Loans and Mortgages
The Fed's rate cuts will provide relief for some borrowers, but savers will have to work harder to get decent returns.
By Sandra Block Published
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October CPI Report Hits the Mark: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI While the current pace of rising prices appears to have leveled off, the expected path of rate cuts has become less certain.
By Dan Burrows Published
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