This Is What 1% Interest Rates Would Mean for Your Money

President Donald Trump wants the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates to 1%, arguing it would make government borrowing cheaper and boost the economy. But rates that low haven’t been seen since the ... Read More

Bank of America Says If Something Breaks the Economy, It’ll Happen This Summer: How Investors Can Play It

Bank of America warns more economic shocks could happen this summer. Learn what investors should watch for and how to position your portfolio. Read More

Is a 10-year CD ever worth it? Here's what savings experts say.

Find out the CD rates you could lock in by opening an account now. Read More

Why Trump's push for a 1% Fed policy rate could spell trouble for US economy

A Fed policy rate that low is not typically a sign that the U.S. is the "hottest" country in the world for investment, as Trump has said. Read More

Does the Trump Economy Mean Investors Should Look To Invest Overseas?

With so much uncertainty still in the air, some investors have begun looking overseas. But is that a good strategy for either short-term or long-term investors? Read More

Rachel Reeves: UK economy unexpectedly shrinks - here is what it means for the Chancellor and interest rates

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has described the latest figures show a contraction of the UK economy as ‘disappointing’. Read More

Economy is 'weakening': Here's what investors should do

Brent Schutte, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company chief investment officer, joins Morning Brief with Julie Hyman to discuss the biggest risks facing investors right now: inflation, a ... Read More

4 Reasons The Fed Isn't Cutting Interest Rates

Here's a question some Fed-watchers, including the President of the United States, have asked lately: Why won't the Fed cut interest rates already? Fed Chair Jerome Powell has answers. Read More

Interest Rates Are Sizzling This Summer. Here's How You Can Cash In

Until recently, reviewing the interest earned on my savings account was a snoozefest. If I was lucky, my balance increased a whole cent or two each month.  Interest rates -- like temperatures -- are ... Read More

Mortgage Rate Predictions: Here's Why Rates Are Staying High in July

Experts say average 30-year fixed mortgage rates are likely to stay above 6.5% in the coming months, with a potential for small and temporary dips, not substantial drops. Prospective homebuyers are ... Read More

High mortgage rates are still impacting home sales in 2025

Experian reports high mortgage rates continue to suppress home sales, with fewer than 4 million homes sold in 2024, the lowest since 1995. Read More

Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady this week. Here ...

Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady this week. Here's what that means for your money By Jessica Dickler, CNBC • Published June 16, 2025 • Updated on June 16, 2025 at 12:25 pm ... Read More