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How U.S. Interest Rates Move the World Economy

Because the U.S. has the world's largest economy, fluctuations in America's interest rates affect much more than domestic growth. Read More

Understanding Interest Rates: Their Effects on Savings and Borrowing

Learn how interest rates affect savings, borrowing, and the economy, impacting personal and business finances. Discover their role in investments and economic trends. Read More

One Last Fed Rate Cut for 2025 — What Does It Mean For You?

The Fed cuts rates again at its December meeting and members project at least one 25-basis point cut next year. Read More

Rick Rieder Bemoans Higher Rates In Economy Of Haves And Have Nots

When your name is being bandied about for the job of Federal Reserve chairman, people tend to listen to you, especially when you might be making the counterintuitive argument that interest rates ought ... Read More

European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged with economy showing signs of modest growth

The European Central Bank is leaving interest rates unchanged for the fourth meeting in a row as the economy in the 20 countries that use the euro increasingly looks strong enough to get by ... Read More

The economy is giving mixed signals. Here’s what experts say they mean

If you’re confused about the economy right now, you’re in good company. Experts are also grappling with conflicting indicators, imperfect data and flashing caution signs. By some indicators, things ... Read More

What the Federal Reserve rate cut means for you

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday for the third time since September, bringing its key rate to about 3.6%, the lowest in nearly three years. Read More

What are today's mortgage interest rates: December 22, 2025?

With mortgage rates averaging below 6%, the final days of the year may offer opportunities for qualified borrowers. Read More

What is stagflation? How about a K-shaped economy? Definitions of economic terms

There are times when discussions about the economy, personal finance, and business expenses feel just as overwhelming as managing your budget. It is hard to know what you think is happening, when it ... Read More

Here’s what the interest-rate cut means for borrowers on everything from credit cards to mortgages

Central bankers lowered rates to a new range of 3.5% to 3.75%, potentially bringing welcomed relief to borrowers. Read More

Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?

Why have they been cut and what does it mean? - Here the Press Association looks at what the decision means and what the Bank of England expects to happen to the economy. Read More

Sneaking unemployment rate means the U.S. economy is inching closer to a key recession indicator, says Moody’s

The Sahm Rule, invented by former Fed economist Claudia Sahm, is a recession signal that is activated when the three-month moving average of the national unemployment rate rises by 0.5 percentage ... Read More