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Credit card interest rates are surging: How to lower yours now
The average card rate now surpasses 23%, a record high. Luckily, there are rate-reducing strategies that can help.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
The Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.Top stories - CBS News - 6 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 -
Three ways to play the bond market as the Fed lowers interest rates, this analyst says
Falling interest rates will steepen the yield curve and make these credit ETFs attractiveBusiness - MarketWatch - October 25 -
US central bank lowers interest rates by quarter point as new Trump term looms
Rates are now at 4.5% to 4.75%, after two reductions by the Federal Reserve starting in September. The US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point on Thursday, knocking them ...World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago -
ECB lowers rates to 3.25% as inflation slows
Christine Lagarde says Eurozone’s central bankers are close to ‘breaking the neck’ of soaring price pressuresBusiness - Financial Times - October 17 -
Where interest rates are heading
The neutral ‘R-star’ level will be higher but the more notable change will be a steepening of the bond yield curveWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
American interest rates need to rise
Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mineWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
Will mortgage interest rates fall this November?
Mortgage rates are poised to fluctuate in November, but in what direction? Here's what to know now.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Will HELOC interest rates fall in November?
HELOC interest rates have been falling this fall, but will they continue to do so in November? Here's what to know.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Money Market Rates Are Lower, Yes. But Compared to What?
Even with further Fed rate cuts likely, money market funds are a good alternative for stashing cash, and investors are still flocking to them, our columnist says.Business - The New York Times - October 18 -
Federal Reserve lowers rates by a quarter point
The Federal Reserve announced it is lowering the interest rate by a quarter point. NBC News’ Christine Romans explains what this means for the progress of inflation.Top stories - NBC News - 6 hours ago -
Why the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Isn’t Lowering Your Loan Rates
Fed rate cuts and lending rates do not always experience like-to-like movement. Here’s a quick look at rates, and what to expect moving forward.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
Here's how interest rates impact gold prices
When interest rates drop, gold prices often rise — but there are also other factors at play.Top stories - CBS News - October 21 -
What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for November 2024?
After falling in September, mortgage interest rates rose again in October. Here's what could happen this November.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
How far will mortgage interest rates fall in November?
Wondering whether mortgage rates will drop further in November? Here's what experts have to say about it.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Will home equity loan interest rates fall in November?
Waiting for a chance to tap into your home equity at an affordable rate? Here's where rates could head in November.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
The Budget should not be a big deal for interest rates
Bank of England has already had plenty of time to react to the chancellor’s thinkingBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
What's the CD interest rate forecast for November 2024?
Interested in putting some money into a CD account this November? Here's what could happen with the rates on CDs.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
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 - 7 hours ago -
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%
Central bank signals further reduction is unlikely before next year as it raises post-Budget inflation forecastWorld - Financial Times - 11 hours ago -
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point
The Federal Reserve approved its second consecutive interest rate cut Thursday.Business - CNBC - 6 hours ago -
Fed cuts interest rates days after election
The Fed cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.Top stories - ABC News - 5 hours ago -
What's a good HELOC interest rate now that rates are falling again?
HELOC interest rates are on the decline. Here's what a good rate looks like now that rates are falling again.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
What the Fed rate cut means for mortgage interest rates
Another Fed rate cut is now official. Here's what that could mean for mortgage interest rates.Top stories - CBS News - 6 hours ago -
Weight-loss drugs could be key in lowering US obesity rates – experts
Medications like Ozempic ‘transformed’ diabetes care because they improved health outcomes, say experts. Obesity rates have decreased slightly in the US and while it’s too early to say whether the ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
China cuts benchmark lending rates by 25 basis points
The move was expected. China's central bank governor indicated last week that the loan prime rates would be lowered.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
2 States to Vote on Lower Minimum Wage Rate for Tipped Workers
Massachusetts and Arizona plan ballot measures that could eliminate the subminimum wage paid to many workers in the restaurant and hospitality industries.Business - Inc. - October 21 -
Rival creditor group offers Thames Water emergency loan at lower rate
The UK’s largest water and sewerage provider is struggling with a £19bn debt loadBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Will you have a lower tax rate in retirement? Maybe not, financial advisors say
Most people will have a lower tax rate when they retire, but others won't due to factors like large required 401(k) and IRA withdrawals, advisors said.Business - CNBC - 6 hours ago -
Interest rate cut hopes raised as wage growth slows
Expectations of a rate cut next month increase as pay growth slows to its lowest rate for more than two years.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Euro falls to 2-month low as investors price in interest rate cuts
Single currency has dropped more than 2% against dollar so far this monthWorld - Financial Times - October 15 -
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 -
Benefits, interest rates and pensions - how September's inflation figure affects you
The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people.Top stories - BBC News - October 16 -
ECB Cuts Interest Rates Again as Eurozone Inflation Slows
Policymakers who set interest rates for the 20 countries that use the euro have lowered rates in back-to-back meetings for the first time since 2011.Business - The New York Times - October 17