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T-bill rates fall below 4.4% after November CPI solidifies December rate cut

Yields on short-term Treasury bills dropped on Wednesday after November’s consumer-price index cemented expectations for a quarter-point interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week.

MarketWatch - Dec. 11

Annual inflation rate accelerates to 2.7% in November, as expected

The consumer price index was expected to rise 0.3% in November and 2.7% from a year ago.

CNBC - Dec. 11

Ukraine war escalates as Biden sends $20bn loan before Trump presidency

Both sides scramble to put their forces in best position in preparation for expected change in US foreign policy. The grinding war between Ukraine and its Russian invaders has escalated ahead of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 11

Bank shares jump after UK court agrees to hear car loans appeal

Supreme Court grants lenders permission to challenge earlier ruling

Financial Times - Dec. 11

'I wish I never got that loan': Small businesses say Covid loan repayments became a nightmare

Small-business owners say their Covid disaster loans were wrongly deemed delinquent or in default as a result of errors by the Small Business Administration.

NBC News - Dec. 10

US loans Ukraine $20B from seized Russian assets

The Treasury Department gave Ukraine a $20 billion loan funded by seized Russian assets Tuesday as part of a broader Group of Seven (G7) effort to boost the country's defense. The money will be ...

The Hill - Dec. 10

Will HELOC interest rates continue dropping this December?

HELOC interest rates have been on a decline for much of 2024 but will they continue to drop this month?

CBS News - Dec. 10

U.S. Transfers $20 Billion Loan to Ukraine Backed by Russian Assets

The economic lifeline ensures that Ukraine will have economic support after President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.

The New York Times - Dec. 10

Car loan scandal victims told to complain to their lender

Aggrieved car buyers who feel they were mis-sold a loan should complain to their lender, MPs hear.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Students priced out of London as rents rise faster than loans

Pressure on government to take action over the ‘cost of learning crisis’ in the UK capital

Financial Times - Dec. 10

Should you open a home equity loan before the December Fed meeting?

Do you need to apply for a home equity loan before the Fed's December meeting? Here's what borrowers should do now.

CBS News - Dec. 9

Why car loan scandal victims may have to wait even longer for payouts

People who were unaware of commission paid when they bought a car on finance may be in line for payouts, but face delays.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Arsenal ratings: Lackluster Gunners drop points

Their set-piece prowess saved a point at Fulham, but Arsenal could only move one point closer to Liverpool.

ESPN - Dec. 8

How fast will the ECB lower interest rates?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - Dec. 8

Fannie Mae CEO reveals what’s really behind rising mortgage rates

Homeowners shouldn’t count on lower rates; they should build strong credit so they can qualify for the most affordable loan.

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

Director claimed £50k Covid loan then closed firm

The Insolvency Service says there is no evidence the company had ever traded.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

How to get a low home equity loan rate for 2025

Ready to borrow from your home equity? Here are three ways to get a low home equity loan rate for 2025.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Payrolls increased 227,000 in November, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.2%

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise 214,000 in November, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.

CNBC - Dec. 6

Jobs report shows hiring surge as Fed weighs interest rate cut

The fresh data marks the first jobs report since the election of Trump.

ABC News - Dec. 6

Australia boosts loan for rare-earths refinery in bid to break China’s dominance

Government increases backing for Iluka Resources to build country’s first processing facility for rare earths

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Biden administration under pressure to forgive more student loan debt before Trump takes office

With just a little more than a month and a half left in office, President Joe Biden is under pressure to forgive more student loan debt.

CNBC - Dec. 5

'Last minute spending spree' by Biden, including Rivian loan, to get DOGE scrutiny, says Vivek Ramaswamy

DOGE co-lead Vivek Ramaswamy says Biden administration attempts to dole out IRA, Chips Act funds, and EV loans, at the last minute will be reviewed.

CNBC - Dec. 5

4 mortgage interest rate scenarios that could occur in 2025

Many experts predict a gradual decline in mortgage rates next year, but other scenarios could play out.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Relic of the Buddha loaned by China gets a warm welcome in Thailand

More than 2,000 people have taken part in a procession to escort a relic of the Buddha, lent by China, to a shrine in Bangkok to honor the birthday of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and to celebrate ...

ABC News - Dec. 4

Liverpool player ratings: Alexander-Arnold, Salah star in thriller vs. Newcastle

Mohamed Salah continued his flying form to help Liverpool come from behind and draw Newcastle United.

ESPN - Dec. 4

More employers add 401(k) plan match for workers paying student loans

The share of businesses choosing to offer a 401(k) plan match based on student loan payments is slowly increasing due to a law known as Secure 2.0.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Inflation threatens Fed rate-cut expectations once again. Here’s why.

With investors looking toward Friday’s November nonfarm-payrolls report, market participants see the potential that it could be overshadowed by an entirely different set of data: next Wednesday’s ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Why you should get a home equity loan for 2025

A home equity loan can be a smart financial tool for homeowners heading into 2025. Here's why.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Student loan borrowers may find bankruptcy harder under Trump

The Biden administration's more lenient policy toward student loan borrowers filing for bankruptcy may come to an end with the election of Donald Trump.

CNBC - Dec. 4

Interest rates forecast to be higher for longer due to Budget

Measures in the Budget will boost growth in the short-term, but interest rates will fall more slowly, it says.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Central banks should tread cautiously with rate cuts, says OECD

Core price pressures and services inflation should make rate-setters wary of cutting too fast, report concludes

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Vivek Ramaswamy Calls Out Loans for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

Ramaswamy will co-lead the planned Department of Government Efficiency along with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. One of the loans is for Rivian, a Tesla competitor.

Inc. - Dec. 3

What drives home equity loan interest rates?

Wonder what impacts home equity borrowing rates? Here are the factors borrowers should be aware of.

CBS News - Dec. 3

America’s Hidden Racial Divide: A Mysterious Gap in Psychosis Rates

Black Americans experience schizophrenia and related disorders at twice the rate of white Americans. It’s a disparity that has parallels in other cultures.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Top Fed Official Leans Toward Rate Cut This Month, If Data Supports It

In a recent speech, Christopher Waller, a member of the Fed Board of Governors, said a rate cut hinged on inflation continuing to drop.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Thames Water creditors veto use of £3bn loan to pay fines

Troubled utility faces fines of £400mn by March 2027 as it tries to avoid renationalisation

Financial Times - Dec. 3

What's the home equity loan interest rate forecast for December 2024?

Will December be a good time to borrow from your home equity? Here's where rates could head this month.

CBS News - Dec. 3

What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for December 2024?

If you're planning to buy or refinance a home this month, here's what mortgage rates could look like.

CBS News - Dec. 3

A Second-Rate Crime Gets a Second-Rate Pardon

At least Joe didn’t make Hunter ambassador to a major international ally.

The New York Times - Dec. 2

Will credit card interest rates fall this December?

Credit card rates are sitting at a record high right now, but will they drop lower this month? Here's what to know.

CBS News - Dec. 2

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