MP010: Fed Rate Cut. What it Means for You with Jason
Sep 20, 2024•3 min
Episode description
In our latest podcast, we explore the Federal Reserve’s recent half-point interest rate cut—from 5.5% to 5%. This is the Fed’s first major reduction since 2019 and coincidentally occurred on the same day as a half-point cut in 2007.
Here’s a brief look at how this rate cut may impact you:
Savers and Borrowers
- Borrowers: Lower rates mean cheaper borrowing costs, benefiting those with variable-rate debts and those taking on new loans.
- Savers: Expect yields on savings accounts and Treasury bills to drop.
Housing Market
Mortgage rates are easing, with the 30-year fixed rate dipping to 6%. For context, last year's rates peaked around 7.8%.
Market Reactions
Stocks rallied after the rate cut, as lower borrowing costs tend to boost spending and investment.
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