The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

The president previously said he would demand immediate rate cuts but now says holding them steady was the right thing to do.

REITs make a strong choice during periods of relatively low interest rates thanks to their reliance on debt and their dividend payouts.

Most people pay little attention to the Federal Reserve and monetary policy. But they have an outsized impact on your bank accounts.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.18%. The dollar is under pressure from falling bond yields as the 10-year T-note yield dropped to a 6-week low Thursday, which weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Also, Thursday’s strength in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar also...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.30%. The dollar is under pressure from falling bond yields as the 10-year T-note yield dropped to a 6-week low today, which weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Also, today’s strength in stocks has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The...

Reduction by quarter of a point to 2.75% aims to stimulate economy, which stagnated in last quarter of 2024

The federal funds rate and mortgage interest rates are often expected to move together, but they haven’t lately. Here’s why.

Fed policy decisions directly impact your wallet, including the interest rates on your credit cards. We’ll tell you how.

Asian shares are mixed in muted trading after the U.S. Federal Reserve opted not to cut interest rates for the first time since it began trying to help the economy through lower rates in September