BofA Global Research raised its forecast for the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate cuts for the remainder of this year to 75 basis points, after the U.S. central bank kicked off a widely expected series of reductions on Wednesday.

Refinancing your mortgage can help you get a lower monthly payment. You also have the opportunity to change up your loan type and term. A cash-out refinance is another mortgage refinancing option that lets you convert home equity into cash. That lump sum could pay for a home renovation or to retire high-interest credit card or student loan debt.

U.S. stock markets jumped to record highs on Thursday, as investors belatedly recognized that the Fed’s 50-basis point rate cut is not so bad after all. Legacy automakers and pure-play electric vehicle (EV) stocks traded on a mixed note,