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 · Jan 10
Trump announces one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates Critics express doubt president can implement such a move without approval from Congress The Guardian - US · Jan 10
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 · Jan 10
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 · Jan 10
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 · Jan 10
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 · Jan 9
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 · Jan 9
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 · Jan 9
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. The Conversation · Jan 8
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 MarketBeat · Jan 8
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 The Independent UK · Jan 8
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. MarketBeat · Jan 7
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.… Clever Dude · Jan 7
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. RideApart · Jan 7
The Independent UK · Jan 7 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 · Jan 7 Inflation cooled more than expected in November. But rate cuts remain unlikely anytime soon Annual inflation cooled in November.
Reason · Jan 6 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 · Jan 6 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 · Jan 5 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 · Jan 5 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.
GOBankingRates · Jan 5 Cheap Money Isn’t Always Free Money: How To Invest Smart When Rates Drop Learn how to invest smart when interest rates drop and strategies to make the most of lower borrowing costs.
GOBankingRates · Jan 5 I Asked ChatGPT the Best Investments To Make After the Fed Rate Cut — Here’s What It Said ChatGPT excels at gathering and synthesizing info into recommendations. Here's what it said when asked about the best investments after the recent rate cut.
Barchart · Jan 5 Dollar Rallies and Precious Metals Surge on Geopolitical Risks The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 3-week high today and is up by +0.15%. Escalation of geopolitical risks in Venezuela boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar after the US captured Venezuelan president Maduro, and US President Trump said the US plans to temporarily "run" Venezuela. Hawkish comments today...
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5 Collapse of ‘zombie’ UK firms forecast to fuel unemployment in 2026 Businesses being hit by rising cost of interest rates, energy costs and wages, says Resolution Foundation
Everybody Loves Your Money · Jan 3 6 Ways to Use Tax-Advantaged Accounts While Rates Stay High High interest rates have turned the financial world into a high-stakes obstacle course, where every move either boosts your future or quietly drains it. Savings accounts are finally flexing, borrowing feels expensive, and smart money decisions matter more than they have in years. This is not a time to sit…