The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Asian shares are mostly higher as hopes grow, also on Wall Street, that U.S. data reports set for release later in the week will lead the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at its next meeting

After months of relentless pressure from President Donald Trump to ease borrowing costs, the Federal Reserve is now all but certain to lower interest rates on Sept. 17, ending a nine-month pause and resuming what could be a prolonged cutting cycle.

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.26%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.34% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as investors boosted their expectations for how much the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year.

Prominent economists are sharing their opinions on last week’s weaker-than-expected jobs report, seeing it as a clear sign of a slowdown in America’s labor market.

The European Central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady again this week with inflation under control and US tariff tensions easing, even as France's political crisis presents a new headache.

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When times get tough, sharks swim closer to the shore. Economic hardship opens the door for lenders who thrive on desperation, wrapping their traps in shiny promises of “quick cash” or “instant approval.” The fine print, hidden fees, and sky-high interest rates don’t come into focus until it’s too late.

Interest rates affect nearly every financial decision a family makes, from buying a home to using a credit card. For poorer families, higher interest rates can make it much harder to get ahead, turning necessary purchases into long-term burdens. The difference in rates between low-income and wealthy families isn’t just…

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