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Treasury spent $276 billion in interest on the national debt in the final three months of 2025, says the CBO—up $30 billion from a year prior

The costs were higher because of a larger budget burden, the CBO said, as well as "higher long‐term interest rates and an increase in the rate of inflation."

Fortune

Stocks Set to Open Lower Amid Fed Fears, U.S. Inflation Data and Big Bank Earnings Awaited

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.64%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.82% this morning as sentiment took a hit amid escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve.

Barchart

Criminal investigation into Fed chair Powell has ‘reinforced’ concerns over independence, Goldman Sachs warns, as dollar weakens – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

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Stock futures slide while gold and silver jump after Powell investigation raises fears over the Fed's independence

Powell said the investigation rests on “pretexts,” arguing it's retaliation for the Fed’s refusal to follow the Trump's preferences on interest rates.

Fortune

Trump says he doesn’t ‘know anything about’ the DOJ’s investigation into the Federal Reserve

President Trump has long pressured Powell to cut the central bank’s interest rates

The Independent UK

Trump announces 10 percent credit card cap as banks push back

Strong resistance is anticipated from Wall Street and credit card companies

The Independent UK

Trump announces one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates

Critics express doubt president can implement such a move without approval from Congress

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Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. But such limits could harm consumers, experts warn

On Friday, President Donald Trump called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, effective Jan. 20.

Fortune

Why Does Interest Rate Talk Suddenly Affect Everyday Spending

Money moves quietly until someone whispers the magic—or terrifying—words: “interest rates.” Suddenly, everyday spending decisions start feeling monumental. That morning latte feels like a major budget choice. The idea of buying a car seems like launching a rocket.

The Free Financial Advisor

What to Watch for When Refinancing Your Home Mortgage

A smart refinance can save you thousands, but only if you know how to avoid costly pitfalls, calculate true savings and choose the right loan for your goals.

Kiplinger

Dollar Climbs as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Recede

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1-month high on Friday and finished up by +0.20%. The dollar found support from Friday’s mixed US payroll report, which showed payrolls rose less than expected but the unemployment rate ticked down and average hourly earnings rose more than expected, hawkish factors...

Barchart

Dollar Edges Higher Following a Mixed US Payrolls Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a new 4-week high today and is up by +0.23%. The dollar found support from today's mixed US payroll report, which showed payrolls rose less than expected but the unemployment rate ticked down and average hourly earnings rose more than expected, hawkish factors...

Barchart

S&P Futures Tick Higher With All Eyes on Key U.S. Jobs Report

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending up +0.05% this morning as investors await the all-important U.S. payrolls report for more cues on the path of interest rates this year.

Barchart

What 2026 could hold for the UK housing market

For many UK households, 2025 marked the beginning of the end of the mortgage rate shocks of the previous year. And while that did not mean a return to cheap borrowing, the easing of interest rates was clearly visible over the course of the year.

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Higher-for-Longer Rates Could Reward These 3 Overlooked Stocks

Higher interest rates may be a headwind for stocks in 2026; here are three stocks that can quietly benefit if rates stay higher for longer

The Independent UK

House prices: What experts say will happen in 2026 after another fall in December

Consecutive months of price drops were a result of Budget uncertainty

MarketBeat

3 of the Most Important Charts to Watch Right Now

Oil prices and interest rates are in a sweet spot, enabling accelerated earnings growth among S&P 500 companies, underpinning the stock price rally.

Clever Dude

5 Financial Moves Automotive Lovers Are Making This Quarter

If you’re an automotive enthusiast like me, you probably dream about your project car, the dream ride, or what your next vehicle might be. However, if you are truly a car lover, you know a lot more thought goes into making moves with vehicles, especially when it comes to money.…

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A Big Utah Motorcycle Dealer Group Is Latest Dealership To File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Motos America has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to rising interest rates and financial pressure. It joins a list of many recent powersports businesses filing for the same thing.

The Independent UK

Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street hits records on tech gains

Asian shares are trading mixed, calming down somewhat from the buzz set off by recent record rallies on Wall Street, while investors' attention turned to global interest rates and the political uncertainty caused by developments in Venezuela

The Conversation

Inflation cooled more than expected in November. But rate cuts remain unlikely anytime soon

Annual inflation cooled in November.

Reason

Is This the End of American Capitalism?

If interest rates stop being market signals and become policy decisions, what survives may look less like capitalism—and more like permanent crisis management.

The Independent UK

Best savings accounts and cash ISAs still paying up to 4.5% on your money in January 2026

Interest rates fell four times last year but you can still earn enough on your cash to outstrip inflation

Barchart

Dollar Pulls Back as US Manufacturing Activity Contracts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 3-week high on Monday and finished down by -0.16%. The dollar retreated on Monday after the US Dec ISM manufacturing index unexpectedly contracted by the most in fourteen months. Also, Monday’s rally in stocks curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar...

Fortune

Janet Yellen warns the $38 trillion national debt is nearing a red line economists have warned about for decades

Top economists fear the era of fiscal dominance is here, and we’ve abandoned the debt problem already.

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