The Fed has a very strong case to keep rates higher for longer

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The case for keeping interest rates higher for longer is strong.

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A hot economy isn't a good reason for the Fed to 'drag its feet' on rate cuts, former central bank economist says

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In this photo taken while zooming with a slow shutter speed Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference about the Federal Reserve's monetary policy at the Federal Reserve, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, in Washington.
Jerome Powell could be adding more risk of a recession by not cutting interest rates, according to Claudia Sahm.

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An economist who recently forecast 9 rate cuts now predicts only 2 as growth picks up

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US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference in Washington, DC, on March 22, 2023.

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Mortgage payments have reverted back near all-time highs as the Fed delays rate cuts

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Homebuyers are being priced out of the market by rising mortgage rates.

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Why rate cuts this year could disappoint markets, Deutsche Bank says

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Federal Reserve rate cuts may not come as quickly as investors hope.

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