The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Central bank sets rates at range between 3.75% and 4% amid turbulence from government shutdown and Trump’s tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.18%. The dollar is climbing today on easing global trade tensions, which are supportive of economic growth prospects. The US and South Korea finalized a trade deal today that will see South Korea make $150 billion in shipbuilding investments and cap...

The story this quarter was one of big jumps in electricity prices due to the end of the state subsidies

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its short-term rate Wednesday for the second time this year despite an increasingly cloudy view of the economy it is trying to influence

Inflation jumped 1.3% in the September quarter, above economists’ and the Reserve Bank’s own expectations. That is likely to rule out a cut in interest rates next week.

When it comes to setting monetary policy for the world’s largest economy, what data drives decision-making?

With interest rates dropping to their lowest point in a year, as of October 2025, many homeowners are asking: Is now finally the right time to refinance? After years of high mortgage rates, for many Americans, it’s a financial reset. Refinancing could give you an opportunity to lower payments, shorten…

“The way algorithms work these days, we think that there will be a reality check,” said Wood.

The Fed is set to lower interest rates again this year, but according to Ed Yardeni, the economy doesn't need the help—and the result could be a stock market meltup reminiscent of the late 90s tech frenzy.

The need to pay multiple monthly bills makes debt responsibilities too heavy to handle. High interest rates combined with minimum payment requirements create a situation that prevents you from escaping continuous debt obligations. People who want to escape debt need to develop plans and learn how to control their spending.…

President Donald Trump seems to want to have it both ways on the U.S. economy.