While the Federal Reserve has projected more interest rate cuts this year, some officials are cautious as more economic data on inflation and employment comes in.

The Fed cut rates five weeks ago, but banks are still paying high interest rates on high-yield savings accounts and combo checking/savings offers.

San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly on Monday said she has not seen anything to suggest the U.S. central bank would stop cutting interest rates, which are "absolutely" still high enough that they are restraining the economy.

The coronavirus has wreaked havoc on the economy, and in an emergency response, the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates by a full percentage point—the second rate cut in two weeks and the largest in Fed history.

Mortgage rates are increasing in recent weeks despite the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates last month for the first time in four years.

The impact? It’s been pretty much as expected: a boost for stock market investors and so-so news for savers. But for prospective homebuyers, it’s brought more frustration: Mortgage rates have actually risen in recent weeks. Statewide, the median home price jumped 6.2 percent, to $600,000, as sales fell 3.7 percent.

A trio of Federal Reserve policymakers on Monday expressed support for gradual U.S. interest-rate cuts, citing the strength of the economy and an uncertain outlook. The remarks -- from Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid,

Four Federal Reserve policymakers expressed support for further cutting of interest rates. However, they differ on how fast such rate cuts should be made. Reuters reported that three of the policymakers wanted to take it slow,

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeffrey Schmid expressed caution Monday against implementing outsized interest-rate cuts like the 50-basis-point reduction last month, "especially given uncertainty over the eventual destination of policy and my desire to avoid contributing to financial market volatility.

Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Jeffrey Schmid said on Monday he supports a "cautious and deliberate" approach to interest rate cuts now that inflation is heading back to the Fed's 2% target and the labor market is normalizing.