Fed Dec. Interest Rate Decision Hangs On Economic Data

Fed December Interest Rate Decision Hangs On Economic Data
The Federal Open Market Committee will announce its next scheduled decision on interest rates on December 18. A rate cut is likely but far from certain.
Today's Mortgage Rates | Rates Up as Investors Remain Uncertain About December Fed Cut
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have been elevated this month, and whether they fall soon depends on what the Fed does.
Fed cuts interest rates a second time but economists say 2025 outlook uncertain
Many economists still expect another quarter-point cut ahead in December. But expect more debate on the Fed's path in 2025.
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.
Today's Mortgage Rates | Why Are Rates So Stubbornly High?
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates went up in October and have remain elevated so far this month. But they could ease in 2025.
Mortgage Rates Edge Up to Match 4-Month High
Rate movement for other mortgage types was mixed Monday, though no rate averages moved more than 4 basis points. Because rates vary widely across lenders, it's always smart to shop around for your best mortgage rate and compare rates regularly,
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Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates rise to 6.99% while 15-year terms climb to 6.25%
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