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Weatherhead's Jonathan Ernest forecasts continued declines in short-term certificate of deposit (CD) rates

MEDIA | November 12, 2024
STORY BY: EDITORIAL STAFF

What's the CD interest rate forecast for November 2024?
CBS NewsJonathan Ernest, assistant professor of economics at Weatherhead School of Management, forecasted continued declines in short-term certificate of deposit (CD) rates due to anticipated further cuts in the federal funds rate. While recent rate cuts led to decreased returns, long-term CD rates may behave differently, influenced by factors beyond the Fed's direct impact, he said.