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Fed’s Waller pushes for Jul. rate cut

Reuters on MSN · 7h

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 the U.S. central bank should cut interest rates at the end of this month amid mounting risks to the economy and the strong likelihood that tariff-induced inflation will not drive a persistent rise in price pressures.

Barron's on MSN · 9h

Fed Gov. Waller Makes the Case for Cutting Interest Rates in 2 Weeks

The speech comes as President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on the Fed to lower borrowing costs. Trump has repeatedly attacked Powell and has floated firing and replacing him before his term ends in May 2026. Waller, a Trump appointee, is considered a top contender for the job in part because of his dovish stance on interest rates.

Investopedia on MSN · 2d

Inflation Crushes Hopes That Federal Reserve Will Cut Interest Rates in July

Some investors had clung to a bit of hope that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates at its next meeting on July 30. Tuesday's report on inflation brought the chances of that down even further.

Current Mortgage Refinance Rates

CNET on MSN · 17h

Refi Rates Increase Further: Today's Mortgage Refinance Rates on July 17, 2025

With mortgage rates back on the incline, fewer homeowners can find a low enough interest rate to consider refinancing.

Buy Side from WSJ on MSN · 17h

Mortgage Rates Today, July 17, 2025: 30-Year Rates Climb to 6.78%

Mortgage rates are up, but still under 7%. Today’s national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.78%, according to Bankrate. If you choose a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage, the average rate is 6.

Current Mortgage Refinance Rates: July 17, 2025 – Rates Dip

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance slipped to 6.83% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged 5.75% for a 15-year financed mortgage and 6.68% for a 20-year financed mortgage.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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ECB May Wait Until December to Make Final Rate Cut, Survey Shows

The European Central Bank can delay its final interest-rate cut until December without investors concluding in the meantime ...

Mises Institute11hOpinion

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 ...

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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.

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Where Interest Rates Are Headed In The Second Half Of 2025

Financial markets are betting the Federal Reserve sticks to its "wait and see" approach to interest rates this summer, but ...

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Will mortgage rates fall after the July Fed meeting? Here's what experts expect

With the Federal Reserve's July meeting on the horizon, many prospective homebuyers and homeowners are wondering what it ...

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