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Where Are Fed Interest Rates Headed? Here's What Traders Think.

Friday's weak jobs report has rekindled bets on the Federal Reserve making a series of interest-rate cuts this year. As of ...

Wall St futures edge up amid Fed rate cut optimism; earnings in focus

U.S. stock index futures rose on Wednesday amid growing expectations of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts this year, ...

Don’t Miss Out: Best High-Yield Savings Accounts And CDs To Lock In Before Possible Fed Rate Cuts

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady again at its July meeting, resisting pressure to cut rates despite growing ...

Fed holds interest rates steady, Chair Powell says Fed independence 'very important'

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump made an unusual visit to ...

Stocks rise on Fed rate cut hopes after disappointing jobs data

Global stocks rose for a second session on Tuesday and the U.S. dollar steadied as investors raised bets the Federal Reserve ...

Mortgage Rates Dropped Ahead of This Week's Fed Meeting—But the Link May Be Weaker Than You Think

Mortgage rates have dropped, but it's not likely tied to the latest Fed news. Here’s why waiting for a Fed rate cut could be ...

Fed leaves short-term rates the same but it doesn't mean all rates aren't budging

The Federal Reserve keeps short-term rates the same in July, holding rates as is for the fifth meeting in a row. What's next ...

Why your credit-card company might jack up your card’s APR even when the Fed holds rates steady

The average annual percentage rate on new credit-card offers has increased for four consecutive months, one expert noted.

The Fed Stays the Course: Why July’s Non-Rate Cut Signals Good News for Small Business

A continued pause in rate cuts suggests the Fed sees no need to stimulate the economy, meaning growth, employment, and ...