Fed Is More Likely to Hike Than Cut Rates in 2025

Fed may halt interest rate cuts—and could even pursue a hike, say analysts
High interest rates and the rising cost of funding were already a top concern for CFOs. Now, that concern could grow following a strong December jobs report—one of the key pieces of data assessed by the Federal Reserve—that has led some economists to predict there will be fewer rate cuts this year,
BofA sees no Fed rate cuts in 2025 after ‘gangbusters’ Dec jobs report
Bank of America sees no rate cuts in 2025 after December's strong jobs report, and Goldman Sachs whittles down its rate-cut view. Read more here.
Fed Rate Cuts Are Over, BofA Says. Why Hikes Could Be Back on the Table.
Progress on bringing down inflation has stalled. Economic activity is robust. And now Friday’s employment report shows the labor market is solid. All of that leads economists at Bank of America to believe it’s time to end the discussions about further interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Fed rate cuts are already over after they barely started as blowout jobs report shifts focus to hikes, BofA says
"Inflation is stuck above target and risks are skewed to the upside. Economic activity is robust. We see little reason for additional easing."
Bank of America Signals End to Fed Rate Cuts Amid Robust Job Market
Bank of America (BofA) has revised its forecast, stating the Federal Reserves rate-cutting cycle has concluded. This shift follows a stronger-than-expected December jobs report, which revealed a substantial
Bitcoin Under Pressure as Goldman Trims Fed Rate Cut Expectations, BofA Sees Potential Hike After Blowout Jobs Report
Risk assets trade weak as investment banks pare back Fed rate cuts in the wake of Friday's hotter-than-expected U.S. jobs report.
Fed rate cuts were so 2024. There are risks the next move could be a hike, Bank of America says.
After the "gangbuster" December jobs report, the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting cycle is over, said Aditya Bhave, senior U.S. economist at BofA Global Research. "Our base case has the Fed on an extended hold,
Not expecting any Fed rate cuts this year, says BofA's Savita Subramanian
Savita Subramanian, BofA Securities head of U.S. equity and quantitative strategy, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, impact of today's inflation data, state of the economy, strength of the consumer,
The Fed Might Not Cut Rates At All. That Jobs Report Was a Gamechanger.
Stock futures were pointing to further losses on Monday, suggesting the market still isn't over a blockbuster jobs report that has investors questioning if the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates at all this year.
The Fed Is More Likely to Hike Than Cut Rates in 2025
The market continues to price in the chance for a rate cut in 2025, which could be a big mistake. Despite inflation’s fall from the COVID-induced highs, it remains hot and is not cooperating. Even if the January and February data are weaker than expected,
Fed May Resume Rate Hikes: BofA Analysts Outline Key Scenarios
Bank of America (BofA) analysts predict the Federal Reserve may return to raising interest rates, citing strong economic data and inflation concerns. The recent halt in rate cuts follows robust December payrolls,
Wall Street is starting to throw in the towel on another rate cut this year
The Fed's interest-rate-cutting cycle is likely over after the December jobs report, BofA says.
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BofA bets on a potential Fed rate hike after jobs report, top Wall-St brokers revise forecasts
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