Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Jerome Powell finally teases a rate cut, but don’t worry — he’s not about to let Trump claim it as his latest ‘win’

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently spoke at the central bank’s annual conference, where he hinted that a change to interest rates might be coming soon. In his speech, Powell described two competing risks for the U.S. economy. Still, he seems to be giving in to Trump’s demands for a…

We Got This Covered

Dow Rips 846 Points to New All-Time High: Stock Market Today

Fed Chair Jerome Powell seems ready to cut interest rates in the fall but will still rely on incoming economic data about inflation and employment.

Kiplinger

Let's Talk About Interest Rates

US Fed Chairman Powell seemed to change his tone a bit early in his speech from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Did it change the long-term outlook for US interest rates?

Barchart

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Should You Delay Social Security Past 67 in a High-Interest-Rate World?

Deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the most important retirement choices you’ll ever make. While many people plan to start collecting benefits at 67, today’s high-interest-rate environment raises new questions. Should you delay Social Security even longer and let your benefits grow, or is it smarter to…

The Free Financial Advisor

Bonds Pay in Good and Bad Times

Bonds can act as a financial safety net through good times and bad. But different bonds carry different returns and risks, so do your homework before investing.

Kiplinger

FTSE 100 Live 22 August: Index holds near record, markets await Federal Reserve speech

A fourth consecutive record by the FTSE 100 index today hinged on the tone of a potentially market-moving speech by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

Evening Standard

Arthur Hayes Says 'I Want No Cut' At Jackson Hole—Will Powell Bend To Trump Or Channel Volcker 2.0?

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes sparked debate on Thursday ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell‘s pivotal Jackson Hole speech, declaring he wants “no cut” in interest rates to force President Donald Trump into unconventional fiscal measures.

Benzinga

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street fell to its 5th straight loss

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street fell to a fifth straight loss, hurt by losses for Walmart and worries over coming cuts to interest rates

The Independent UK

Jerome Powell's Jackson Hole Moment: Crypto Traders See 85% Rate Cut Odds In 2025, While Morgan Stanley Says Fed Will Stay On The Sideline

Ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's pivotal Jackson Hole address on Friday, cryptocurrency bettors are pricing in more than an 80% chance that the central bank cuts interest rates this year.

Benzinga

Under Trump Pressure, US Fed Chief To Walk Tightrope In Speech

US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell is expected to walk a fine line while delivering a closely watched speech at a central banking conference on Friday, as he faces down attacks from President Donald Trump alongside mixed economic data.

International Business Times

Kevin O'Leary Says Jerome Powell May Refuse Rate Cuts As AI Productivity Surge And Tariffs Drive Uncertainty: 'Very Difficult Situation'

Earlier this week, investor Kevin O'Leary warned that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell may hold firm on interest rates despite widespread market expectations for cuts, citing strong economic growth, rising asset prices and the disruptive impact of tariffs and artificial intelligence.

Benzinga

Consumer confidence reaches highest point of year despite ‘clouds on horizon’

GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index increased by two points to minus 17 in August, likely because of the latest cut to interest rates.

Evening Standard

What are the Prospects for Lumber Prices?

Lumber is a leading industrial commodity as it is required for new homes and infrastructure building. While lumber futures are traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the contracts are often illiquid, which increases the likelihood of extreme price fluctuations. In August 2025, lumber prices have risen but remain significantly below…

Barchart

Trump goes on $100 million bond-buying spree: Here’s what it could signal about future interest rates

Trump’s bond-buying strategy could be a mix of tax savings and potential profit-taking.

Fortune

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Beating Broke

How Automating Your Debt Is Quietly Raising Your Interest Rates

Automation sounds like a stress-free way to manage debt. If payments are made on time, you’ll never have to worry about missing a bill. Many borrowers don’t realize that automating debt can sometimes lead to higher interest rates. The very tool designed to simplify your finances may quietly be costing…

The Free Financial Advisor

6 Places to Park Cash for Retirees in 2025: Yields, Risks, and Tax Treatment

Retirees know that where you put your money matters just as much as how much you have saved. With market swings, inflation, and changing interest rates, finding safe but rewarding options is essential. The right mix can give you both stability and income while minimizing tax headaches. That’s why looking…

Fortune

Monetary policy is not about interest rates, it's about the money supply

By ignoring the quantity theory of money and employing neo-Keynesian macroeconomic models, central bankers are often wrong-footed.

Benzinga

Fed Minutes Reveal Hawkish Officials Still In Control: Economist Says 16% Effective Tariffs Put Inflation 'On The Front Burner'

Recently released minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meeting confirm that officials favoring a tough stance on inflation remain in control, opting to hold interest rates steady as they monitor the economic impact of tariffs.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Kiplinger

Tech Sells Off While Trump Stirs the Fed: Stock Market Today

We've reached another important part of earnings season, though markets remain captivated by the president, the Fed, and interest rate policy.

International Business Times

Trump Raises Pressure On Central Bank, Calls For Fed Governor To Resign

President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the US central bank Wednesday, calling for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to step down -- after his recent criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates sooner.

The Independent UK

Trump demands Lisa Cook, first black woman Fed Reserve member, ‘resign, now!!!’ and accuses her of mortgage fraud

President has spent months bullying Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over his refusal to lower interest rates and recently turned his fire on Fed board members

Barchart

What Will Powell Reveal About Interest Rate Cuts on August 22? And How Will Markets React?

Here’s what doves and hawks have to say about monetary policy.

Fortune

President Trump may want a lower base rate on behalf of consumers, but it sure is convenient for national debt too

While Trump frames the issue as consumer pain, Wharton’s Joao Gomes told Fortune that cheaper borrowing would also ease interest payments on the government’s $37 trillion debt burden—likely a central motivation.

Benzinga

Trump's Tariffs, Stubborn Interest Rates Add To 'Economic Uncertainty' For Home Depot's Big-Ticket Sales

Home Depot Inc. (NYSE:HD) expressed during its second-quarter earnings call that it is navigating a complex economic landscape where new President Donald Trump‘s tariffs and stubbornly high interest rates are fueling customer hesitation on large-scale projects.

International Business Times UK

Britain's Businesses On The Brink: More Than 2,000 Firms Collapse In A Month After Reeves' Tax Raid

Over 2,000 firms collapsed in England and Wales in July as Rachel Reeves' tax hikes, rising wages, and high interest rates push Britain's businesses into crisis.

1 … 61 62 63 64

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations