Economy News How Higher Rates For Longer Can Be Good News For The Economy

A divided Fed cuts interest rates again, as concerns about the job market outweigh fears of tariff-fueled inflation

The cut of a quarter-point will likely make it cheaper for average Americans to secure mortgages, pay credit card debt or finance cars. Read More

Another rate cut? Here is what it means for your money

The U.S. Federal Reserve is ending 2025 with a bang, delivering another rate cut for consumers amid an uncertain year for the economy. The Fed nudged interest rates lower by a quarter-percentage point ... Read More

Takeaways: Powell says the Fed has delivered enough rate cuts for now

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is set to lower borrowing costs again, even as stark divisions persist within the central bank’s powerful rate-setting committee. Read More

A Zombie Economy Could Be America's Future

Over the next decade, the US economy will face two big challenges: higher interest rates and AI-generated disruption. Each invites the same solution: policies to keep rates below their market level. Read More

Powell: Slowdown in U.S. hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharp slowdown in hiring poses a growing risk to the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a sign that the Fed will likely cut its key interest rate twice ... Read More

Is Now a Good Time to Lock In Certificate of Deposit Rates?

In the current economic climate, putting your money in a certificate of deposit account can provide some stability. If you can afford to lock up some of your funds for a set term, fixed-rate CDs ... Read More

Why Mortgage Rates Might Not Keep Going Down

Mortgage rates have fallen modestly from their peak above 7% in January. Analysts expect mortgage rates to hold around 6% in 2026, even as the Fed cuts short-term interest rates. Mortgage rates ... Read More

Trusteeship in a high-inflation economy: Safeguarding investor confidence in Nigeria

Trustees in Nigeria today stand at a critical crossroads. Whether overseeing public debt issues, collective investment schemes, ... Read More

Trusteeship in high-inflation economy

Learn how trustees in a high-inflation economy like Nigeria can preserve the real value of investor assets through proactive strategies and risk management ... Read More

Gold No Longer An Economy Barometer

Gold prices have surged over 50% this year, reaching all-time highs, but this rally does not signal economic distress. The gold rally is driven by central banks diversifying reserves and uncertainty ... Read More