Economy News Here S What Higher Interest Rates Mean For The Economy And You

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

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

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

What the Federal Reserve interest rate cut means for you

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

Will borrowers see lower rates? What the Fed's interest rate cut means for you

If the Fed holds interest rates steady as a means of protecting against inflation, it risks a deeper slowdown of the labor market. On the other hand, by lowering rates to stimulate hiring, the Fed ... Read More

What the Fed's December interest rate cut means for your wallet

The Fed cut interest rates at its December meeting. Here's how it affects your money — from mortgages and auto loans to credit cards and savings. 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

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

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

What the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut means for consumers

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody Analytics, about the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates and what it means for consumers. Read More