Fed’s Mary Daly Backs December Rate Cut, Citing Vulnerable Labor Market
San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly supports a December 2025 rate cut due to labor market vulnerability. Understand the implications for the economy and monetary policy.
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Federal Reserve Divided Over December Rate Cut Amid Conflicting Economic Data
The Federal Reserve is sharply divided over a potential December rate cut. Analysis of the conflicting labor and inflation data driving the FOMC debate.
Fed’s Susan Collins Cautions Against Premature Rate Cuts, Citing Inflation Risk
Boston Fed President Susan Collins cautions against premature interest rate cuts, stating current policy is ‘in the right place.’ Understand the inflation risks and Fed’s patient strategy for 2025.
Treasury Yields Rise Across the Board After Fed Rate Cut, Signaling Inflation Fears
The entire Treasury yield curve rose after the Fed’s rate cut, spiking mortgage rates. We analyze why bond investors fear inflation and debt supply.
Mortgage Rates Jump 20 Basis Points Despite Federal Reserve Rate Cut
Despite the Federal Reserve cutting rates, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate jumped 20 basis points. We explain the disconnect and the impact on borrowers.
ECB Holds Key Interest Rates Steady in October 2025 Amid Stable Inflation
The ECB Governing Council kept key interest rates unchanged on October 30, 2025, confirming a restrictive stance as inflation nears the 2% target. Read the full analysis.
Bank of Japan Holds Benchmark Rate at 0.5% Under New Prime Minister Takaichi
The Bank of Japan held its benchmark rate at 0.5% in PM Sanae Takaichi’s first meeting. Read the analysis of the decision, market impact, and future policy outlook.
Asian Markets Stall as Powell Dampens Hopes for December Rate Cut
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that a December rate cut is not guaranteed, causing Asian markets to struggle for direction. Get the full analysis and implications for investors in 2025.
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady at 5.25%-5.50%, Citing Moderate Growth
The Federal Reserve maintained the federal funds rate at 5.25%-5.50% in October 2025, citing moderate growth and slowing job gains. Read the full analysis.
Fed Cuts Rates Second Time; Dow, S&P 500 Rise as Nvidia Surges
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second straight meeting, boosting the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. Read the analysis on Nvidia’s surge and Powell’s cautious forward guidance.