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Here's how far HELOC interest rates have dropped this year
HELOC interest rates have dropped by a significant margin since January. Here's what borrowers should know now.Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Trump’s victory means fewer Fed rate cuts
“Trump is a president who likes to spend, he was a real-estate developer who loves to borrow. I don’t think he’s shaken either of those ideals,” notes one analyst.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
Trump’s labor-secretary pick backs unions, but here’s why they aren’t celebrating just yet
While President-elect Donald Trump has tapped pro-union Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer to serve as secretary of his Labor Department, supporters of unions are taking a wait-and-see approach toward his ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Trump wants to provide a tax credit for caregivers. Here's what experts say about the proposal
At a recent campaign rally, President-elect Donald Trump said "it's about time" caregivers are recognized. Here's what we know about his tax credit proposal.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
What a Trump Victory Means for Tech
Another Trump presidency will be good for crypto and Elon Musk, but every big tech company may not benefit from a more hands-off approach to antitrust.Tech - The New York Times - November 8 -
What Will Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Businesses?
Companies are already scrambling to avoid potential tariffs. Here’s how they could play out in Donald Trump’s second term.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
What Trump means for your money
UK investors and mortgage borrowers are likely to feel the effect of new White House policiesWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
What Trump means for Silicon Valley
I expect the administration, with the advice of Elon Musk, will adopt a mercantilist AI policyBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
More tariffs, less red tape: what Trump will mean for key global industries
Returning US president has promised protectionist trade measures, relaxed regulation and cheaper energy for consumers. US election live: latest updates after Trump’s victory Donald Trump’s ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
How the Budget will affect you and your money
The chancellor has delivered a packed Budget, so here's how it affects you and your money.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Fed eyes ‘gradual’ approach to cutting U.S. interest rates, minutes show
“Many” senior Federal Reserve officials said a more gradual approach to reducing interest rates was warranted in light of ongoing uncertainty about the U.S. economy and the appropriate level of ...Business - MarketWatch - 19 hours ago -
What a potential Fed rate cut could mean for the economy
As the Fed wraps up its two-day meeting, there's a chance of another interest rate cut. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the potential impact on ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Fed cuts rates by quarter point: What it means for your money
The Federal Reserve announced it will lower interest rates by a quarter point. It’s a decision that impacts everything from home loans to credit cards. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break ...Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
What does the inflation rate increase mean for American consumers?
The Labor Department data released Wednesday showed that inflation ticked back up in October, which is what economists were expecting. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for November 2024?
Home equity loan interest rates could fall, but they might not be worth waiting for. Here's everything to know.Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
What to know about the interest rate cut expected from the Federal Reserve
Another interest rate cut is expected to be announced Thursday afternoon by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more details.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
What does the Fed's interest rate cut say about the state of the economy?
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time this year just days after the end of a presidential race in which inflation played a big role. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Trump Picks Burgum for Interior Secretary
The North Dakota governor helped strengthen ties between the oil industry and President-elect Donald J. Trump.Top stories - The New York Times - November 15 -
Interest rates cut but Bank hints fewer falls to come
Interest rates were cut to 4.75% but the Bank expects inflation to creep higher after last week's Budget.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
What to know about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick for health secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has picked a prominent vaccine skeptic to lead the nation’s sprawling public health apparatusHealth - ABC News - November 14