The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today added to Monday's sharp gains and is up by +0.43% to a 5-week high. The dollar has carryover support from Monday following the EU-US trade deal that is seen as favoring the US. Also, expectations for the Fed to keep interest rates unchanged at...

A Trump-Powell clash could shake up interest rates, inflation and your summer spending. Here are 3 ways it might hit your wallet.

Inflation doesn’t always announce itself with flashing lights and sirens. Sometimes it moves slowly, working under the surface, quietly reshaping the financial landscape without drawing much attention. While news headlines focus on rising interest rates or volatile stock markets, inflation continues to chip away at the financial stability of middle-class…

Everyone wants a deal when it comes to buying a home. And with sky-high home prices and stubborn interest rates, mortgage programs that promise low payments, minimal down payments, or instant approval can look like lifesavers. But those shiny offers often hide fine print that can quickly turn a “dream…

Back in 2005, some financial decisions made perfect sense. The economy was different, technology was emerging, and the real estate market hadn’t yet collapsed under the weight of the housing bubble. Smartphones were barely a thing, crypto didn’t exist, and interest rates looked nothing like they do now.

The US central bank is widely expected to hold off slashing interest rates again at its upcoming meeting, as officials gather under the cloud of an intensifying pressure campaign by President Donald Trump.

Top opinion-shapers and decision-makers are expressing mixed views on the evolving conflict between the White House and the central bank.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.30%. The dollar rose Friday on comments made late Thursday from President Trump that firing Fed Chair Powell wasn’t necessary, easing concerns around the Fed’s independence that could spark foreign investors to shun dollar assets. On the negative side was Friday’s...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.35%. The dollar is climbing today on comments made late Thursday from President Trump that firing Fed Chair Powell wasn't necessary, easing concerns around the Fed's independence that could spark foreign investors to shun dollar assets. Higher T-note yields today are...