About this episode
Preston Caldwell, senior US economist for Morningstar Research Services, discusses why the Federal Reserve made an aggressive interest-rate cut now. And what these lower rates mean for borrowers. Morningstar’s Take on the Federal Reserve’s First Interest-Rate Cut in 2024 What is the Neutral Rate of Interest? Was the Half-Point Interest Rate Cut as “Timely?” Risks that Could Cause Inflation to Reheat What Signs from the Job Market Could Spur the Fed into Action? Does the Fed’s Forecast for Interest-Rate Cuts Line Up with Morningstar’s Expectations? How the Housing Market Can Return to Affordability What Lower Interest Rates Could Mean for Credit Card Borrowers Is the Fed on Track to Avoid a Recession and Pull of a “Soft Landing”? Read about topics from this episode. How Much Will the Fed Cut Interest Rates? Fed Rate Cut Shows the Main Battle Against Inflation Has Been Won What’s Next for the Markets and Economy After the Fed Rate Cut? Fed Cuts Rates by Half-Point in Aggressive Start to Easing Cycle What to watch from Morningstar. Don't Overlook These Crucial Parts of Your Retirement Plan Boating Season Is Over, but Don't Overlook These Recreational Vehicle Stocks 5 Ways to Improve America’s Retirement Savings Mutual Funds Turn 100. Can Investors Still Count on Them? Read what our team is writing: Ivanna Hampton Preston Caldwell Follow us on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningstarInc/ X: https://x.com/MorningstarInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morningstar ... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5161/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.