The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Why Would You Refinance Your House Now? Here Are 10 Reasons

With interest rates dropping to their lowest point in a year, as of October 2025, many homeowners are asking: Is now finally the right time to refinance? After years of high mortgage rates, for many Americans, it’s a financial reset. Refinancing could give you an opportunity to lower payments, shorten…

Beating Broke · Oct 28, 2025

Investor Cathie Wood predicts a ‘shudder’ in Big Tech valuations, saying higher rates may test investor faith

“The way algorithms work these days, we think that there will be a reality check,” said Wood.

Fortune · Oct 28, 2025

Rate Cuts, Meltups, And Market Euphoria — Ed Yardeni Says It's 1999 All Over Again

The Fed is set to lower interest rates again this year, but according to Ed Yardeni, the economy doesn't need the help—and the result could be a stock market meltup reminiscent of the late 90s tech frenzy.

Benzinga · Oct 27, 2025

I Asked ChatGPT What Will Happen To the Stock Market If the Fed Keeps Cutting Interest Rates: Here’s What It Said

nvestors can't stop watching the Federal Reserve this year as it continues slicing interest rates to stimulate the slowing economy.

GOBankingRates · Oct 26, 2025

Warning Sign? More Americans Are Falling Behind on Car Payments

It turns out the latest indicator of household financial strain isn't in credit cards or mortgages — it's sitting in the driveway. Car prices haven't gone down and interest rates have barely budged this year. To make payments fit, more buyers are stretching their auto loan terms further than ever.

Benzinga · Oct 26, 2025

This Dividend Stock Alternative Can Turn $92,000 Into $10,000 a Year for 15 Years

This timely bond strategy is something investors should add to their repertoires as interest rates appear headed downwards.

Barchart · Oct 26, 2025

Unbridled inflation an each-way bet on Cup Day rate cut

Melbourne Cup day may not prove a winner for borrowers if inflation remains sticky in data released the week before, splitting predictions on interest rates.

AAP · Oct 26, 2025

October Fed Meeting: Live Updates and Commentary

The October Fed meeting is a key economic event, with Wall Street waiting to see what Fed Chair Powell & Co. did about interest rates.

Kiplinger · Oct 24, 2025

Stocks Soar To Records After Weak Inflation, Ford Jumps 10%: What's Moving Markets Friday?

Wall Street surged to fresh all-time highs Friday as a softer-than-expected inflation reading strengthened market conviction that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by 25 basis points at its Oct. 30 policy meeting.

Benzinga · Oct 24, 2025

Dollar Pressured by Weaker-Than-Expected US CPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is trading slightly lower by -0.04%. The dollar was undercut by today's slightly-weaker-than-expected US CPI report, which gave the Fed a bit more lattitude to cut interest rates. The dollar is also being undercut by today's -1.4 bp decline in the US 10-year T-note...

Barchart · Oct 24, 2025