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Hotter Jan. inflation jolts markets, dimming rate cut hopes

Next CPI Inflation Report Could Improve 2025 Fed Rate Cut Expectations

This week’s forthcoming Consumer Price Index report could show easing year-on-year inflation, increasing the potential for Fed interest rate cuts in May or June 2025.

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Inflation hit 7-month high of 3% in January. Here's what it means for Fed rate cuts

Inflation slowed through much of last year – falling as low as 2.4% from a 40-year high of 9.1% in mid-2022 – but it has remained stubbornly high since fall. The cost of services such as car insurance, auto repairs and health care have continued to rise in part because of the delayed effects of pandemic-related vehicle shortages or wage increases.

Hotter January inflation jolts markets, dimming rate cut hopes

Surprisingly strong U.S. inflation in January stoked investor fears that a heating economy and looming tariffs could corner the Federal Reserve, undercutting interest rate-cut hopes and even raising the threat of a hike.

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Consumer debt delinquency is rising

Researchers from the New York Fed said auto loans are a major stressor for consumers. The rate of auto loans that ...

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Would a 10% Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Be a Totally Good Thing for Consumers?

Factors like your debt-to-income ratio, your income and existing debt all influence the interest rate on your credit card.

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Powell says Trump's comments won't affect interest rate decisions by the Fed

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday President Donald Trump’s calls for lower interest rates won’t lead the ...

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Today's Mortgage Rates | New Inflation Data Dashes Hopes for Lower Rates

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Higher-than-expected inflation in January has pushed mortgage rates up this ...

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A new bill would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Here's what that could mean for your money

A bill to limit the interest rate on credit cards has been introduced in Congress. The banking industry says capping rates ...

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U.S. inflation worsened last month as the cost of groceries and gas moved higher

U.S. inflation accelerated last month as the cost of groceries, gas and used cars rose, a trend that will likely underscore ...

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