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Trump ramps up pressure on the Fed to slash rates to 1% — but would that be risky for US jobs, savings and investments?
Despite President Trump ramping up pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, the Fed held rates ...
Fed Won’t Budge on Interest Rate Cut Despite Trump’s Demand for Mortgage Relief
As was widely expected, Fed policymakers on Wednesday left the central bank's overnight rate unchanged at a range of 4.25% to ...
Mortgage Rate Outlook: Should You Lock Now Or Wait For Possible Fed Cuts?
Americans shopping for a mortgage may want to hold tight for now. At its July 30 meeting, the Federal Reserve did not deliver ...
Mortgage rates average 6.72% following Fed’s continued rate pause
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was 6.72% — little changed from a week prior, according to Freddie Mac data.
Mortgage rates move lower ahead of closely watched Fed meeting. When will they drop below 6%?
Many renters and homeowners with high mortgage rates have been waiting for lower rates so they can either buy a home or ...
Mortgage Rates Dropped Ahead of Today's Fed Meeting—But the Link May Be Weaker Than You Think
Mortgage rates have dropped, but it's likely not tied to today’s Fed news. Here’s why waiting for a Fed rate cut could be a ...
Fed's influence on mortgage rates: What homebuyers should know
Mortgage rates remain high, leaving homebuyers weighing whether to act now or wait for potential relief. Melissa Cohn, ...
What Would Help Mortgage Rates Fall More Than the Fed
Mortgage rates are likely to tick up even as the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday its target interest rate would remain ...