Most Gulf markets fall on Fed rate cut concerns
Most Gulf stock markets fell on Sunday after U.S economic data and comments from Federal Reserve officials pointed to a slower pace of interest-rate cuts. Investors increased bets on the Fed leaving interest rates unchanged at its December meeting and dialled back expectations for easing in 2025.
Boston Fed President says December rate cut isn’t a ‘done deal’Boston Fed President says December rate cut isn’t a ‘done deal’
Boston Fed President Susan Collins said it was too soon to say whether the Fed should cut interest rates next month.
Fed’s Collins Says December Rate Cut Still on the Table
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said a December interest-rate cut remains on the table, emphasizing the central bank’s decision will be guided by incoming data.
Strong US data feeds doubts about Fed December rate cut
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Strong U.S. economic and inflation data continue to reshape the debate among Federal Reserve policymakers over the pace and extent of interest rate cuts as investors on Friday further downgraded their expectations for a rate reduction at the central bank's December meeting.
The Fed Cut Interest Rates In November, And More Rate Cuts Are Coming
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on November 7. More interest rate cuts are likely through the end of 2026.
Fed chair's comment makes rate cut 'uncertain' - 15 Nov 2024
A December Fed rate cut is uncertain after Chair Jerome Powell said that interest rates would come down slowly.
Gold faces worst week since 2021 as US Fed signals no rate-cut rush
Gold traded near a two-month low, on course for its worst week since June 2021 as traders wind back expectations for a US Federal Reserve interest-rate cut in December.
What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates
Mortgage rates, in particular, surged last year to their highest level since 2000 but have since come down alongside inflation. But it's been a bumpy ride back to the bottom in recent weeks. What, then, does this latest Fed rate cut mean for mortgage interest rates? That's what we'll break down below.
After likely quarter-point rate cut, Fed may slow pace of drops if inflation lingers
The Fed is set to lower interest rates a quarter point Thursday. But it's more likely to slow, rather than speed up, 2025 cuts due to inflation
Boston Fed president says December rate cut not a 'done deal', WSJ reports
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal that another rate cut in December is on the table, but it is not a "done deal".
Relief from higher rates is uncertain, as Fed signals slower move on cuts
Fed watchers see a greater chance the central bank may skip a rate cut at its last meeting of the year in December.
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Treasuries See 2024 Gains Dwindle With December Fed Cut at Risk
A two-month slump has all but wiped out the US Treasury market’s gains for the year, as traders brace for Donald Trump’s ...
Gold set for biggest weekly fall in 3 years as Fed rate-cut bets ease
Gold prices on Friday were on track for their biggest weekly decline in over three years as expectations of less aggressive ...
Stocks end lower after Powell throws cold water on hopes for December interest-rate cut
The Federal Reserve doesn’t need to rush to lower its benchmark interest rate, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday.