Interest Rate Cuts

Wall Street Fed Watchers Dial Back 2025 Rate Cut Expectations

Firms cited the possibility of tighter restrictions on immigration and higher import tariffs under a Trump administration, which could spur inflation and alter the Fed’s course.

November 8, 2024

Financial services

Era of Private Credit Returns Beating Private Equity is Nearing an End

Still, direct lenders will benefit in some ways from lower interest rates.

November 8, 2024

Bankers & Advisors

Wells Fargo’s Investment Bankers Help Counter Rate-Hit Drop

Investment banking fees rose 37 percent to $672 million in the third quarter, which helped buoy non-interest income.

October 11, 2024

Financial services

Druckenmiller is Wary of Fed’s Next Move After Hot Jobs Data

Druckenmiller is concerned that the Federal Reserve has boxed itself into a corner when it comes to future interest rate cuts.

October 4, 2024

Financial services

Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid New Economic Risks

Policymakers continue to project a single rate reduction in 2026.

March 18, 2026

Bankers & Advisors

Fed Rate Cut Spurs Surge in IPO Activity

Industry participants view the rate cut as a key de-risking event, giving firms the confidence to move forward amid strong equity markets and low volatility

September 19, 2025

Financial services

Federal Reserve Cuts Rates For The First Time Since Last December

The central bank held rates steady through the first five meetings of 2025.

September 17, 2025

Bankers & Advisors

Wall Street Doubts Fed Rate Cuts Are Coming Soon

A recent uptick in jobless claims and ongoing uncertainty around President Trump’s evolving tariff policies are keeping policymakers cautious.

June 16, 2025