Fed pauses interest rate cuts

How the Fed's Pause on Rate Cuts Could Affect Mortgage Rates
If you paid attention to the Federal Reserve's monetary decisions last year, you might have been surprised by something: The central bank's three interest rate cuts didn't help mortgage rates get cheaper for homebuyers.
The Fed is hitting the pause button on rate cuts, for now. Here's the impact on your money.
The Fed is expected to hold off on another rate cut at its Jan. 29 meeting. Here's what it means for your finances.
Fed holds rates steady, hitting pause after series of cuts
The central bank’s decision to pause at its first meeting of 2025 followed a series of cuts that began in September to account for progress already made on getting inflation down. Over the course of three meetings, the Fed lowered rates by a full percentage point to a range of 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent, which was maintained on Wednesday.
Fed hits pause on interest rate cuts amid Trump’s flurry of economic plans
Consumers and traders are waiting to learn if the Fed’s pause is a one-meeting hold or the start of a longer stretch.
Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?
It's important to understand that the Fed's decision to pause rate cuts will not directly impact mortgage rates. Mortgage rates are actually driven by a range of factors, including the Fed's rate changes. This week's Fed rate decision does, however, have a big influence on where mortgage rates could head.
Fed expected to pause rate cuts as it begins to weigh Trump policies
Donald Trump’s return to the White House is overshadowing the Fed’s meeting this week, with policymakers expected to pause changes to interest rates for now.
Key takeaways from the Fed’s decision to pause interest rate cuts
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hit pause on interest rate cuts in its first key decision of President Donald Trump’s second term.
Do This With Your Money Now to Take Advantage of the Fed's Rate Pause
A rate pause means there's still time to score a high annual percentage yield, or APY, on a CD. Banks tend to follow the Fed's lead when setting CD rates, so we're likely to see APYs hold steady for the time being.
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