Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates

Fed cuts interest rates a second time but economists say 2025 outlook uncertain
Many economists still expect another quarter-point cut ahead in December. But expect more debate on the Fed's path in 2025.
'Fed still set to cut rates despite inflation' - 13 Nov 2024
Michael Reid, the US Economist at RBC Capital Markets, says the Fed is still on track for a rate cut in December.
Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% after Fed rate cut and Trump’s win
The numbers: Applications for mortgages inched up over the past week, despite the 30-year creeping closer to 7%. The 30-year rate rose for the seventh week in a row, after Donald Trump won the presidential election and the Federal Reserve cut its interest ...
Why mortgage rates are still high after a Fed cut — and likely won't go down anytime soon
The average 30-year mortgage rate has been above 6% for two years — and is likely to stay above that level for the foreseeable future, experts say. A combination of better-than-
The Fed Cut Interest Rates In November, And More Rate Cuts Are Coming
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on November 7. More interest rate cuts are likely through the end of 2026.
Fed Cuts Rates Again
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point, the second reduction this year. A combination of strong data and Donald Trump’s return to the White House muddles the outlook on what comes next.
Why Fed Rate Cuts Aren't a Cure-All for High Mortgage Rates
On Nov. 7, the Federal Reserve implemented a 0.25% reduction to the federal funds rate, its second cut in over four years. Prospective homebuyers are eager for a silver lining in the housing market. But experts don't anticipate dramatically lower rates before the end of the year.
The Fed just cut interest rates again, this time by a quarter of a percentage point
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percent as inflation begins the path to stabilization.
The Fed Just Cut Rates Again, but Mortgage Rates Keep On Rising
Earlier on Thursday, mortgage rates rose again for the sixth consecutive week, hitting a four-month high of 6.79%, according to Freddie Mac. The Fed's latest rate cut, which was universally expected and thus fully priced in to bond markets, is unlikely to bring relief to mortgage rates in the near term.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again—But Uncertainty Swirls As Trump Policies Could Fuel Inflation
The Fed lowered rates by 25 basis points to a 20-month low, but economists say tariffs may throw a wrench in the rate cutting cycle.
Today's Mortgage Rates, November 12, 2024 | Rates Drop Back Down
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are down slightly today, but they're still higher than they've been in recent months.
Fed’s Schmid Says Uncertain About How Far Rates Should Fall
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid on Wednesday sounded a note of caution about how much more the US ...
If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?
The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It ...
Fed rate cuts aren't stopping high-yield checking account from offering rates as high as 8% APY — for now
The Federal Reserve cut rates twice in a row, bringing bank account rates down. See how high-yield checking account rates are ...
Inflation endured in October, CPI report shows. What happens next with interest rates?
Forecasters had expected lingering inflation in October. How will the new numbers affect the next Federal Reserve decision on ...
US Inflation May Have Picked up in October After Months of Easing
Annual inflation may have risen in October for the first time in seven months, a sign that price increases might be leveling ...
U.S. inflation rose slightly last month after 2 years of steady cooling but remained low
Inflation in the United States ticked up in October, driven by costlier rents, used cars, and air fares, a sign that price ...