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The Fed is expected to cut rates. Don't expect mortgage rates to follow.

New economic data releases could increase mortgage rate volatility in the coming weeks, leading up to the Fed's September ...

Is the Fed ready to cut interest rates? Experts weigh in

Futures markets are also expecting a rate cut. Investors peg the chances of a quarter-point interest rate cut at nearly 96%, ...

Hedge funds snap up US stocks ahead of likely Fed rate cuts, says Goldman Sachs

Hedge funds bought U.S. stocks at the fastest pace in seven weeks during the week to August 15, in anticipation of a long ...

The Fed Might Cut Rates in 5 Weeks—Get 5% on Your Cash Before It's Too Late

With the Fed expected to change course soon, now’s the time to put your cash in a top-paying account and capture strong ...

Equities: All Eyes On The Fed

Evidence of continued political pressure on the Fed could also push yields higher and disrupt efforts to effect more ...

Fed Chair Faces Scrutiny at Major Policy Speech. Also, Bats.

A colony of bats recently took up residence at the storied Jackson Lake Lodge, where central bankers and economic ...

Fed Rate Cut Grows More Likely as Inflation Holds Steady at 2.7%

Inflation held steady in July and ran slightly cooler than expected, increasing the odds of a Federal Reserve rate cut next ...

3 reasons the Fed hasn't cut rates yet this year

Wall Street has priced in a 94.2% probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in September. JPMorgan Asset ...

Fed Faces High Bar for Big Cuts Despite White House Pressure

The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates in September. But signs of stickier inflation could limit how much ...

TZA: Small Caps Are Set For Growth If The Fed Cuts Key Rate

TZA is a leveraged inverse ETF for short-term trading. Learn why it's risky and why long-term investors should steer clear.

Fed's Powell is not likely to give investors what they want on Friday: Russell Investments

One of this week's big events is Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the central bank's annual symposium in ...