Rates Steady Consumer

The Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper.

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting next week, despite some encouraging news on inflation.

NBC News - 15h

Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper

High interest rates have put pressure on households, but some borrowing costs are starting to ease, even with the Fed on the sidelines.

CNBC - 17h

Canada cuts rates as trade war shakes consumer and business confidence

Reduction to 2.75% comes hours after US tariffs on aluminium and steel take effect

Financial Times - 2d

US consumers’ long-term inflation expectations hit 32-year high

Worse than expected data comes days ahead of Federal Reserve’s next meeting on interest rates

Financial Times - 16h

Inflation rate eased to 2.8% in February, lower than expected

The core consumer price index was expected to increase 0.3% in February and 3.2% from a year ago.

CNBC - 2d

Trump’s tariff fight may be making this early recession signal go haywire

Bonds issued by retailers with “junk” credit ratings have been hit by selling as consumer confidence falls, but the selloff isn’t widespread

MarketWatch - 2d

Buying a Home? Without the CFPB, You Need to Be Your Own Watchdog.

The C.F.P.B. had kept a close eye on mortgage lenders. But with the bureau hobbled, consumers should take several steps, starting with shopping for the best mortgage rates.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

3 tips for getting the best HELOC rate this March

HELOC interest rates are on a steep decline. Here are three ways to get a great rate right now.

CBS News - 1d

European stocks steady after US markets plunge

The global sell-off eases in Europe after US shares are hit by President Trump saying the economy is in "transition".

BBC News - 3d

Inflation rises by 2.8% in February, slightly below expectations

The new consumer price index shows inflation cooled in February, coming in at a lower rate than economists expected. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at the numbers.

CBS News - 2d

Is the inflation drop good news for mortgage rates?

Inflation fell in February for the first time in five months, which could have an impact on mortgage rates.

CBS News - 2d

Consumer outlook sinks as recession fears take hold

Consumers are growing increasingly pessimistic about their financial future as a wave of economic uncertainty takes hold.

CNBC - 3d

Consumer sentiment plunges on worries about tariffs and inflation

Long-term inflation expectations jumped in March, showing intensifying consumer worries about President Trump's trade wars.

CBS News - 15h

American Eagle says consumer is slowing down, issues weak guidance

American Eagle warned that consumers are slowing down as recession fears swirl.

CNBC - 2d

Who is Mahmoud Khalil? The detained Columbia graduate praised as steady negotiator

Key figure in pro-Palestinian campus protests arrested by Ice known for kindness and skill for de-escalation. Mahmoud Khalil , the recent Columbia University graduate who was detained by Ice on ...

The Guardian - 2d

Is it worth it to get a HELOC rate lock? What the experts say

A HELOC rate lock can provide predictable payments — but may only be worth it in certain cases.

CBS News - 3d

HELOC rates continue to fall: Here's how much cheaper it is than the alternatives

HELOC interest rates dropped again this week, emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of this product over alternatives.

CBS News - 1d

New York AG announces bill to protect consumers from scams after Trump hobbles CFPB

With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau frozen, consumers will have to rely on their state AGs and regulators when they have complaints.

CNBC - 1d

Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest rate since October of last year, and that pushed demand even higher last week, after a substantial jump the previous week.

NBC News - 2d

U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns

Airline and retail executives are bracing for a slowdown in demand amid concerns tariffs will cut down consumer spending.

CNBC - 13h

Consumer sentiment slumps in March to lowest since 2022 as Trump tariffs spark more inflation worries

The University of Michigan's Survey of Consumers was expected to show a reading of 63.2 for March.

CNBC - 16h

Consumer prices fell in China in February and remain flat in a sluggish economy

Consumer prices fell in China in February for the first time in 13 months, as persistent weak demand was compounded by the early timing of the Lunar New Year holiday

ABC News - 6d

How consumers can protect their finances as federal safeguards crumble

As the Trump administration looks to neuter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, advocates urge borrowers to step up their own defenses around their money.

NBC News - 3d

India's inflation rate dips to cooler-than-expected 3.61% in February, below central bank's target

The lower inflation reading could give the Reserve Bank of India room to cut rates and support its slowing economy.

CNBC - 2d

Trump tariffs push consumer sentiment to lowest level since 2022

President Trump's escalating trade wars have shaken confidence in the economy among Americans across the political spectrum, according to survey results released Friday. The University of ...

The Hill - 17h

New data shows major drop in U.S. consumer sentiment

A new University of Michigan survey shows consumer sentiment in the U.S. has dropped significantly amid uncertainty about the economy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.

CBS News - 17h

Keir Starmer’s poll ratings leap after Trump withdraws support for Ukraine

Around 30% of voters say they prefer Labour for dealing with ‘allies against threats to the UK’ in boost to party leader. Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have shot up since Donald Trump returned to ...

The Guardian - 6d

Cook Political Report rates Shaheen's open seat as 'lean Democrat'

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rated New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D) Senate seat as “lean Democrat” following the senator’s announcement she would not seek reelection in 2026. While ...

The Hill - 2d

Toast, Shift4 lead drop in fintechs as investors exit stocks tied to consumer spending

Fintech stocks are under pressure as investors worry about companies heavily reliant on consumer spending.

CNBC - 1d

Indiana Jones And The Great Circle Gets PS5 ESRB Rating As Release Date Leak Emerges

A new ESRB rating for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle could indicate that the game's PlayStation 5 launch is just around the corner. Though the ESRB rating itself doesn't provide a release ...

GameSpot - 4d

Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

Mortgage demand for both homebuying and refinancing reacted to yet another drop in mortgage rates, which are now down for the sixth straight week.

CNBC - 2d

February consumer price index report shows slight inflation improvement

New numbers released today say that inflation has improved slightly, with the February consumer price index report showing a 2.8% rise from year before and price growth climbing 0.2% from January ...

NBC News - 2d

Consumer credit rose to $5 trillion in January — 'small cracks are starting to emerge,' analyst says

Revolving debt, which mostly includes credit card balances, jumped 8.2% in January, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest consumer credit report.

CNBC - 4d

Is College Basketball’s Ultimate Insider In On the Bit?

Jon Rothstein has built an outsized reputation on social media with a steady pace of breaking news and his now-famous taglines.

The New York Times - 2d

WWE 2K25 review: A solid entry that improves on its predecessor

The WWE 2K series has shown steady improvement since its soft relaunch with WWE 2K22 -- and WWE 2K25 is no exception.

ESPN - 1d

Rochester marathoner ate 'whatever he wants' and broke a Guinness world record

Slow and steady was the mantra of this Rochester athlete who held the record for most marathons finished for four years.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops as Inflation Anxiety Soars

A new survey from the University of Michigan shows Americans bracing for economic pain as tariffs and policy uncertainty bite.

The New York Times - 18h

Coming soon: Lower GST rates in India

Also in this newsletter: the (un)ease of doing business, and Kaustubh Kulkarni’s mantra

Financial Times - 4d

Congress keeps a distance on Trump’s tariff rate disputes

President Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as his exemption of North American trade agreement-protected goods, has led to a hands-off approach from Congress, which has been reluctant ...

The Hill - 1d

Global stocks sell-off pauses as investors catch their breath

Tumbling stock markets and rallying Treasury bonds steadied somewhat in Europe on Tuesday, as a modicum of calm returned to markets after the previous day’s dramatic moves.

NBC News - 3d

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