Most Gulf bourses fall on Fed's rate-cut caution; Egypt extends loss
Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday, hurt by concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve would slow its pace of interest-rate cuts, while the Qatar and Saudi indices rose amid higher oil prices.
Fed Likely To “Pause” Rate Cuts; Interest Rates “Higher For Longer”
The equity markets were flat to down all week, perhaps digesting the upturn after the election. After all, year to date, equities are up in the 20% range.
What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates
Mortgage rates, in particular, surged last year to their highest level since 2000 but have since come down alongside inflation. But it's been a bumpy ride back to the bottom in recent weeks. What, then, does this latest Fed rate cut mean for mortgage interest rates? That's what we'll break down below.
Most Gulf markets fall on Fed rate cut concerns
Most Gulf stock markets fell on Sunday after U.S economic data and comments from Federal Reserve officials pointed to a slower pace of interest-rate cuts. Investors increased bets on the Fed leaving interest rates unchanged at its December meeting and dialled back expectations for easing in 2025.
Today's Mortgage Rates | What if the Fed Doesn't Cut Rates in December?
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. If the Fed ends up keeping rates steady next month, we could see mortgage rates tick up slightly.
What the Fed rate cut means for HELOC interest rates
The Federal Reserve issued another cut to the federal funds rate this week. Here's what it could mean for HELOC rates.
Mortgage Rates Fall to 6.78% Amid Postelection 'Rate Volatility'
Mortgage rates ticked down from 6.79% last week to 6.78% for a 30-year fixed home loan for the week ending Nov. 14, according to Freddie Mac. "After a six-week climb, rates have leveled off, but overall affordability continues to be an issue for potential homebuyers,
Will Mortgage Rates Fall to 6% Before the End of 2024?
Mortgage rates remain stubbornly high. In late September, it was looking like mortgage rates would drop below 6% before the end of the year. But then that downward streak ended, l
Mortgage rates fell, then rose. What comes next?
Market-based rates such as mortgages tend to move in anticipation of future Fed policy — not the policy at the moment when the cuts happen.
U.S. mortgage rates stall after six-week climb
Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.78% for the week ending Nov. 14 — down from 6.79% last week.
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Tussle Over Trump’s Treasury Pick Unnerves Market as Fed Chair Powell Hints at Fewer Rate Cuts
Further fuel was thrown on the fire Thursday by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who said in a speech that the central ...
Nomura expects Fed to pause rate-cut cycle in December
The U.S. Federal Reserve is no longer expected to cut interest rates at its December policy meeting, Nomura has said, making ...
The Fed Is Cutting Interest Rates. But Here's Why Waiting to Refinance Your Mortgage Could Pay Off Even More
Should you refinance your mortgage in light of the Fed's rate cuts? Here's why holding off until the new year could work to ...
The Fed Cut Interest Rates In November, And More Rate Cuts Are Coming
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% on November 7. More interest rate cuts are likely through the end of 2026.
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Futures mixed as markets focus on Nvidia earnings, Fed's rate-cut plans
as optimism over the Republican's potentially pro-business stance has given way to focus on the inflationary impact of his ...
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Fed lowers key interest rate by quarter point as inflation eases but pace of cuts may slow
After a September half-point cut, the reduction would bring the benchmark federal funds rate down three-quarters of a point ...
Fed’s Collins Says December Rate Cut Still on the Table
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said a December interest-rate cut remains on the table, emphasizing ...
Gold faces worst week since 2021 as Fed signals no rate-cut rush
Gold traded near a two-month low, on course for its worst week since June 2021 as traders wind back expectations for a ...