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Fed in no rush to cut rates, says Powell

Fed in no rush to cut rates, says Powell

In his speech in Dallas, Powell said it wouldn’t be a surprise to see slow progress on the inflation front...

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US Basel impasse casts doubt on international capital accord

US Basel impasse casts doubt on international capital accord

European Union flags near the EU Commission in Brussels, Belgium. Ksenia Kuleshova/Bloomberg As U.S. regulators grapple over a joint capital...

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Fed’s favorite inflation gauge drops more than expected, paving way for further cuts

Fed’s favorite inflation gauge drops more than expected, paving way for further cuts

The Fed implemented its first rate cut since the pandemic last week, lowering rates by half a percentage point and...

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Powell’s pivot leaves traders debating size, path of rate cuts

Powell’s pivot leaves traders debating size, path of rate cuts

Now that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has made it crystal clear that interest-rate cuts are coming next month, bond...

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Fed ready to start cutting rates, says Powell

Fed ready to start cutting rates, says Powell

Lowering rates, he added, would likely offer a way for the economy to return to the Fed’s 2% inflation target...

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What impact will lower mortgage rates have on consumer sentiment?

What impact will lower mortgage rates have on consumer sentiment?

The fact that scores of borrowers bought or refinanced their homes during the record-low-rate environment of the COVID-19 pandemic means...

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National Mortgage News quiz: July 8 2024

National Mortgage News quiz: July 8 2024

Enjoy complimentary access to top ideas and insights — selected by our editors. Consider yourself a scholar of the latest...

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Inflation gauge favored by Fed slows

Inflation gauge favored by Fed slows

The Federal Reserve opted against lowering interest rates after its latest meeting, keeping its key rate unchanged yet again and...

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