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Top Fed Official Backs Jul. Rate Cut

Does the economy need a boost? Here’s an argument for an interest-rate cut.

One of the chief reasons the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates now, a top central banker argues, is because the economy has gotten weaker and is likely to stay weak for the rest of the year.

Reuters on MSN · 19h

Fed's Waller again makes case for July interest rate cut

By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday he continues to believe that the U.S. central bank should cut its interest rate target at the end of the month amid mounting risks to the economy and the strong likelihood that tariff-induced inflation will not drive a persistent rise in price pressures.

AOL · 4h

Fed Official Calls For Rate Cut Amid Ongoing Pressure From Trump

Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller on Thursday called for the central bank to cut interest rates in July.

Trump fires housing market accusation at Powell's Fed

Politico · 1d

Firing Powell would do nothing to help Trump on interest rates

For a moment on Wednesday, it looked like President Donald Trump would finally attempt the improbable and fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Newsweek on MSN · 7h

Donald Trump fires housing market accusation at Powell's Fed

President Donald Trump accused the Federal Reserve under Chair Jerome Powell of "choking out the housing market". Trump, citing higher interest rates, said they are "making it difficult for people, especially the young,

MSNBC · 1d

Sen. Kennedy: Trump firing Powell "would crash the stock market"

La., says if President Trump fired Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, "it would crash the stock market, and it would crash the bond market, and it would cause interest rates to rise." Trump bashed Powell during a bilateral meeting with the crown prince of Bahrain.

Mortgage Rates Continue Climbing Streak

SFGATE · 5d

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Rise After Strong Jobs Report

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans increased to 6.72% for the week ending July 10, up from 6.67% last week.

CNET on MSN · 4h

Mortgage Rates Continue Climbing Streak: Today's Mortgage Rates for July 18, 2025

With the Fed unlikely to cut interest rates this summer, mortgage rates are expected to stay higher for longer.

Buy Side from WSJ on MSN · 4h

Mortgage Rates Today, July 18, 2025: 30-Year Rates Drop to 6.77%

Mortgage rates are down and still under 7%. Today’s national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.77%, according to Bankrate. If you choose a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, the average rate is 5.

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Fed's Waller wants July interest rate cut amid rising growth, job market risks

By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday he continues to believe ...

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Trump official criticizes Fed chief Jerome Powell for "ostentatious" office renovations, as Trump takes aim over interest rates

A top White House budget official said President Trump is "troubled" by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's management, as ...

13h

Breaking down the interest rate swap: The tool commercial borrowers turn to when rates get high

Interest rate swaps create cash flow stability for borrowers at a lower interest rate than if they had entered into a ...

Mises Institute22hOpinion

It Will Take More than Low Interest Rates to Make Houses Affordable

If Trump allies really wanted to see homes become more affordable, he would push for less monetary inflation and for lower ...

This Little-Known Home Financing Option May Help Homebuyers Score a Lower Interest Rate

Potential homebuyers may be able to save money with a little-known financing option, but they still need to watch their ...

Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)2d

How an inflation uptick and Trump’s pressure complicate the Fed’s interest rate decision

A new report shows inflation has picked up and analysts believe the prices of many goods increased, in part, because of ...

Tax, interest rates and water

Sky News can exclusively reveal that accountants advising people who entered into a tax avoidance scheme, which was later ...

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House Speaker Mike Johnson: We should reduce interest rates

House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, ...

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Top Fed Official Backs Jul. Rate Cut

Trump fires housing market accusation at Powell's Fed

Mortgage Rates Continue Climbing Streak

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