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Federal Reserve made a 3rd consecutive rate cut today. Here's how it will impact your money.
The Federal Reserve today made its final interest rate decision of 2024, capping a year during which the central bank provided some financial relief to inflation-weary borrowers in September by ushering in its first rate reduction in four years.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by quarter point in December
The Federal Reserve's policymakers announced that they will cut the benchmark federal funds rate by a quarter point in December, marking the central bank's third straight cut.
The Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point. Here's what that means for you
The central bank has now shaved a full percentage off its benchmark rate since September. Here's what it means for your borrowing costs.
Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point but envisions fewer reductions next year
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, but projects fewer reductions in 2025
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.
The Federal Reserve expects to cut rates more slowly in 2025. Here's what that could mean for you
The Federal Reserve’s third interest rate cut of the year will likely have consequences for debt, savings, auto loans, mortgages and other forms of borrowing by consumers and businesses
Federal Reserve is set to cut key rate but consumers might not feel much benefit anytime soon
The Federal Reserve is set to announce a quarter-point cut to its benchmark rate, from about 4.6 percent to roughly 4.3 percent.
Federal Reserve is likely to slow its rate cuts with inflation pressures still elevated
Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week’s Federal Reserve meeting.
Federal Reserve is expected to make a 3rd consecutive rate cut
The Federal Reserve will make its final interest rate decision of 2024. CBS News financial expert Jill Schlesinger shares a preview of what to expect.
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