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The Possible Recession Is a Dueling Narratives Story Where is the economy going? The Federal Reserve in its September 2023 meeting seemed...... It was a big week for interest rates. Here’s what you need to know ...as sales dropped Home prices continued to climb in August, even as home sales dropped, according to a monthly report from the National Association of Realtors. That’s a result of the low inventory...... Investors riddled with FOMO might be re-entering the US stock market A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the...... Time Lags And Model Uncertainty Raise Risk Of Recession, Inflation pm EDT| The Federal Reserve’s September 2023 decision not to change interest rates highlights two problems in monetary policy: time lags and uncertainty of economic models and forecasts. They try to...... The pros and cons of CD investing Certificates of deposit may not be the most exciting investments, but it’s their safety and predictability that make them attractive, especially in times of economic uncertainty. After 11 Federal...... The Fed Pauses Rate Hikes. For Now The Federal Reserve’s pause on interest rate hikes in the September meeting of the Federal Open Market...... What the Fed’s September rate pause means for homebuyers and sellers ...be near the end of this round of tightening. “We do expect mortgage rates to trend down once the [Federal Open Markets Committee] clearly signals that they have reached the peak for this cycle...... Latest mortgage news: Rates remain near 22-year high as Fed pushes pause button hikesterson/: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Mortgage rates slightly inched up this week, remaining near their highest level since 2000, according to Bankrate’s national survey. The...... Fed Official Contemplate One More 2023 Rate Increase pm EDT| Many Federal Reserve policy makers believe another 2023 interest rate hike may be warranted. This information came in September’s Summary of Economic Projections where twelve policy makers...... Recession prep: Should you apply for a balance transfer card now? Credit: JGI/Jamie Grill/: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate While rising interest rates have been a boon for savers who are now earning upwards of 5 percent with high-yield savings accounts and...... The Fed hits pause on interest rate hikes while it reviews more data Washington, DC CNN  —  The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will pause its rate hikes, keeping its benchmark lending rate at a 22-year high. The move was widely expected, after the central bank...... Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, sees borrowing costs staying higher for longer ...than prices are rising. Deposits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) provide coverage up to $250,000 per depositor, per institution and per ownership category. And assuming...... Fed Pauses Interest Rate Hikes Again—But Ups Long-Term Forecast pm EDT| Topline The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates the same for just the second time since beginning its current hiking cycle aimed at curbing inflation last year, also releasing...... The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but hints at more action this year The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, but signaled that it's open to additional rate hikes in the future, if necessary, to combat stubborn inflation. "In assessing the...... 2023: Expectation Versus Reality For Investors ...to contract in mid-2022. The Fed’s interest rate hiking campaign sent mortgage rates to their highest levels in more than 20 years. Home***...... Fed meeting live updates: No interest rate hike expected in September The Federal Reserve is expected to hold its key interest rate steady at its meeting on Wednesday, as parts of the economy, from jobs to housing, continue to weaken. It would be only the second time......