The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

6 States Where It’s Better To Rent Than to Buy A Home

Housing costs have taken a sharp turn in recent years, and the old “buy as soon as you can” rule no longer fits every situation. In several states, the financial gap between renting and owning has grown so wide that renters actually come out ahead month after month. High home…

The Free Financial Advisor · Apr 27

The 2026 Assessment Spike: Why Home Values Rose but Tax Bills Skyrocketed

Homeowners across the country opened their mailboxes in 2026 and felt a jolt that had nothing to do with interest rates or home prices. Property tax bills arrived with eye-popping increases, even in neighborhoods where nothing seemed to change overnight. Local governments leaned heavily on updated property assessments, and those…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Apr 25

Unlucky chancellor? Iran shock hits Reeves just as UK seemed to turn corner

The economy and public finances were on the right path, bond yields were falling, interest rates likely to drop further … then came the US-Israeli attack

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25

Finance experts on whether property is really the best investment for your money

Bricks and mortar have long been seen as a canny investment, but with recent rule changes and higher interest rates, is it still worth it?

The Independent UK · Apr 24

How Wall Street is setting records even with the Iran war still going on

It seems so illogical

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Fed chair nominee Warsh rejects 'Trump sock puppet' label at Senate hearing

Kevin Warsh, the nominee for Chair of the US Federal Reserve, declared he has not pledged to lower interest rates to secure his position despite public calls from US President Donald Trump for immediate monetary easing.

Euronews · Apr 22

What rising inflation rate means for your money

The Iran war has sent inflation higher again and interest rates could yet follow

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Best Low-Risk ETFs to Replace CDs

CDs aren't the only way to keep money safe while generating interest. These low-risk, cash-like ETFs are liquid and flexible potential substitutes.

Kiplinger · Apr 22

Why has inflation increased, and how high will prices rise?

The Office for National Statistics reported an annual rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation of 3.3% in March.

Evening Standard · Apr 22

Why Trump’s pick for Fed chair will not bring home the bank for the president

Kevin Warsh, Trump’s ‘central casting’, has a long road ahead of convincing board members to lower interest rates

The Guardian - US · Apr 22