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Surprise fall in inflation to 1.7% paves way for interest rate cuts
September's figure comes two weeks ahead of the Budget and will be used to decide how much benefits will rise in April.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates, but Signals Stickier Inflation
The central bank said that future cuts would be gradual amid higher inflation forecasts after the new government introduced spending and tax increases in its budget.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
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 - 2 days ago -
Why credit card debt forgiveness is worth it even with more Fed rate cuts
Another interest rate cut was just issued. Here's why you should still pursue credit card debt forgiveness anyway.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
A key inflation measure drops to 2.1%. Here's the interest rate impact.
The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index eased to a 2.1% annual rate in September, close to the Fed's target.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Here's what to expect with the Fed's next interest rate cut looming
On Thursday, the Federal Reserve will announce its latest decision on whether to cut its benchmark interest rate again. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what to know.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
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 - Yesterday -
What should I do when a credit card debt collector contacts me?
If you've been contacted by a debt collector about old credit card debt, here's what you should do.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
China cuts interest rates in battle to hit year-end growth target
Beijing steps up efforts to reboot economy amid mounting pressure to achieve goal of about 5% growthWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
Have $20,000 in credit card debt? Here's how much a forgiveness plan could cover.
Credit card debt forgiveness can help you dig out of debt. Here's how much of a $20,000 debt a forgiveness plan can cover.Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Stuck with $30,000 in credit card debt? Here's how much a forgiveness plan can cover.
A $30,000 debt balance can be debilitating for your finances. Here's how much a forgiveness plan can reduce it by.Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
Have $10,000 in credit card debt? Here's how much debt forgiveness could cover.
Pursuing debt forgiveness could substantially reduce the $10,000 credit card debt you're dealing with. Here's how.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
Have $15,000 in credit card debt? Here's what a debt forgiveness plan could cover.
If you're dealing with $15,000 in credit card debt, this type of debt relief could offer a reprieve. Here's how.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Have $7,500 in credit card debt? Here's what debt forgiveness could cover.
Getting rid of $7,500 in credit card debt could be easier with the help of a credit card debt relief program.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Have $25,000 in credit card debt? Here's what debt forgiveness could cover.
The right credit card debt forgiveness program could reduce your $25,000 credit card balance significantly.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Have $50,000 in credit card debt? Here's what debt forgiveness could cover.
With a credit card balance that high, the right debt forgiveness program could help you save a substantial amount.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Have $40,000 in credit card debt? Here's what debt forgiveness could cover.
The right debt forgiveness program could lead to hefty savings on a $40,000 debt. Here's how.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Have $35,000 in credit card debt? Here's what debt forgiveness could cover.
If you're facing $35,000 in credit card debt, debt forgiveness could have a big impact on your balance. Here's how.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
When do clocks 'fall back' as daylight saving time ends?
Are you ready to get an extra hour of sleep?Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
What if we didn't 'fall back' when daylight saving time ends?
We're again setting the clocks back an hour — but what if we didn't?Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
Health savings accounts offer investors 'unmatched' tax benefits, expert says. Here's how to take advantage
Health savings accounts offer tax and saving benefits, but most Americans don't understand themBusiness - CNBC - October 23 -
If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?
The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
How Trump’s win could shake up taxes, jobs and interest rates — and what that means for your money
You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to understand why Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election. Most Americans have said, consistently, that the economy is on the wrong track.Business - MarketWatch - 10 hours ago -
Fed Governor Waller sees need for 'more caution' ahead when lowering interest rates
Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September.Business - CNBC - October 14 -
Fed Governor Christopher Waller sees need for more caution when lowering interest rates
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September as he expressed concern that the economy could ...Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
ECB’s Lagarde: ‘We’re breaking the neck of inflation’ after cutting interest rates – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Newsflash: Inflation across the eurozone fell by more than initially thought last month, which may cement the chances of interest rate ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
ECB cuts interest rates to support flagging eurozone economy
Fall in inflation enables central bank to bring in quarter point cut to 3.25% after business and consumer slowdown. Business live – latest updates The European Central Bank has intervened to ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
European Central Bank cuts its main interest rate by a quarter-point to 3.25% as inflation falls below its target
European Central Bank cuts its main interest rate by a quarter-point to 3.25% as inflation falls below its targetWorld - ABC News - October 17 -
Volkswagen fined £5.4m for mistreating customers; UK interest rates ‘to fall to 2.75%’ next year – business live
Volkswagen Finance has agreed to pay over £21.5m in redress to around 110,000 customers who may have suffered harm because of its failings.. Volkswagen Financial Services has apologised for the ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
World’s largest sovereign wealth fund posts $76 billion in quarterly profit as interest rates fall
Norway's gigantic sovereign wealth fund on Tuesday reported third-quarter profit of 835 billion Norwegian kroner ($76.3 billion).Business - CNBC - October 22 -
Bank of England cuts UK interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spike
The Bank of England has cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point after inflation across the U.K. fell below its target rate of 2%World - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Bank of England cuts main interest rate by a quarter-point to 4.75% after UK inflation falls
Bank of England cuts main interest rate by a quarter-point to 4.75% after UK inflation fallsWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
‘She can’t even buy groceries or put gas in her car’: My friend’s husband died, leaving her with three young children, no job and $15,000 in credit-card debt
“She is planning to sell their house and should net between $75,000 and $100,000 on the sale of the property.”Business - MarketWatch - October 21