Why Americans still can’t get cheaper mortgages, car loans or card balances after three Fed rate cuts
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Will mortgage interest rates fall in February without a Fed meeting? Experts weigh in
Mortgage rates could fall, experts say, but it depends on several factors. Here's what to know.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Some mortgage rates cut below 4% as competition picks up
It's the first time mortgage deals with rates below 4% have been available since November.BBC News - 6d -
Fed Rate Cuts Are Looking Less and Less Likely for 2025
The January jobs report and inflation concerns have pushed back bets for lower borrowing costs.Inc. - Feb. 10 -
Why don't Europeans buy more American cars?
Trump wants US vehicles to be more popular in Europe, but it's a difficult market for them to crack.BBC News - 4d -
4 expert tips for getting the lowest home equity loan rate this March
Home equity loan rates vary by lender, so employing a few simple strategies could help you find the best rate.CBS News - 2d -
Trump, and home buyers, could get their wish for lower mortgage rates — if markets cooperate
The president’s focus on the 10-year Treasury yield is part of Trump’s efforts to bring down mortgage rates, a promise during his campaign.MarketWatch - Feb. 7 -
Banks slash savings rates after Bank of England rate cut
Dozens of providers reduce rates or withdraw products following BoE moveFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Hopes for more Fed rate cuts dim as Powell notes hot CPI means 'we're not quite there yet'
A Fed interest rate cut won't be coming until at least September, if at all this year, following a troubling inflation report Wednesday.CNBC - 6d -
Fed Governor Bowman says more progress on inflation is needed before further rate cuts
The Fed official called for more progress on inflation before the central bank engages in further interest rate cuts.CNBC - 2d -
Fed officials are worried about tariffs' impact on inflation and see rate cuts on hold, minutes show
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its January meeting.CNBC - 41m
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Trump administration moves to halt New York congestion scheme
Metropolitan Transportation Authority files lawsuit against federal government’s ‘mystifying’ decisionFinancial Times - 4m -
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Walmart is getting a bump from a surprising cohort: Wealthier shoppers
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U.S. housing market could lose nearly $1.5 trillion in value due to rising costs of climate change
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Trump makes push for control of independent US regulators
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