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The Fed’s Big Rate Cut Wasn’t Political. It Was an Economic No-Brainer.
But while the Fed’s action will surely have political consequences, it wasn’t a political decision. The straight economic case for a rate cut was overwhelming; the case for a big cut was very strong. Not cutting would have been political. And the Fed didn’t let itself be bullied into inaction.
Stocks Briefly Hit Record Highs After Fed Opts For Big Interest Rate Cut—But Close Negative
Investors’ giddy reaction turned slightly negative to the hotly anticipated Federal Reserve decision to lower interest rates by 50 basis points Wednesday, as the central bank opted for the more stock-friendly route to kick off its rate cutting cycle.
Fed announces big half-point interest rate cut, the first reduction since 2020
While lower interest rates will ultimately help with everything from credit card charges to buying a house, analysts warn that it may take months for these benefits to seep down to consumers.
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Mortgage rates drop to lowest since early February 2023 after Fed’s jumbo interest rate cut
Sales of previously owned homes in the United States fell sharply in August, despite mortgage rates plummeting that month.
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What does the Fed interest rate cut mean for mortgages and homebuyers?
Mortgage rates closely track the yield on a 10-year Treasury bond, or the amount paid to a bondholder annually. In the ...
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Rate cut Q&A with Globe business columnist Larry Edelman
Boston Globe business columnist Larry Edelman answers the most important questions related to the Federal Reserve’s interest ...
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