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Sharp disagreements over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

What was once seen as a near-certain cut in interest rates next month now looks more like a coin flip as Federal Reserve officials sharply disagree over the economy’s health and whether stubborn infla ... Read More

The Fed just cut rates: Here’s what it actually means for the economy

Ben Emons, Founder and CIO, FedWatch Advisors, breaks down what the Fed’s latest rate cut signals about the economy. Read More

Today's High-Yield Savings Rates for November 19, 2025: Up to 5.00%

The Federal Reserve meets eight times a year to announce its benchmark federal-funds rate (sometimes called the Fed rate). This is the rate banks charge each other for short-term lending. High-yield ... Read More

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

The Federal Reserve has been in the spotlight lately as it cut interest rates to keep the economy moving. But what does this mean for inflation? To get a clear picture, GOBankingRates asked ChatGPT ... Read More

What are the mortgage interest rate predictions for 2026? Here's what some experts expect.

Mortgage rates have been steadily declining in 2025, but will they continue that trend in 2026? Here's what to know. Read More

What Falling Interest Rates Could Mean for Your 401(k) and IRA Into 2026

In March 2022, the Federal Reserve began aggressively raising interest rates, a trend that lasted until mid-2023. Rates reached a high-water mark of 5.25% to 5.5%. In late 2024, the rates began to ... Read More

Bank of England holds interest rates at 4%

It's the final decision on the base rate before Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her Budget later this month. Read More

This Is How Our Economy Comes Crashing Down

But a closer inspection shows that an increasing number of structural supports — across businesses, labor markets, consumers and stocks — are looking wobbly. A Jenga-like collapse, meaning an ... Read More

UK interest rates: MPC holds rates at 4%

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has held UK interest rates at 4%. What does it mean for your money? Read More