What would need to happen for the Federal Reserve to raise U.S. interest rates? If economic factors were the sole consideration, the answer would likely be "not much at all".

Mortgage rates could move sooner than many homebuyers expect but not because of interest-rate cuts — rather because of how ...

The highest money market account rate available today is 4.22% Changes from the Fed or your bank can quickly change money ...

If your card balances have ballooned, whether from year-end holiday spending or unexpectedly higher expenses, here are some ...

An unusually busy week of economic data in the US sent conflicting signals for the Federal Reserve.

The Federal Reserve has increased its securities portfolio by $76.5 billion since November 26, 2025. Click here for more ...

Today, the mortgage interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.05%, according to the Mortgage Research Center. On a 15-year fixed mortgage, the average rate is 5.26%, and the average rate on a ...

President Donald Trump is insisting - and not for the first time - that U.S. interest rates should be the lowest in the world ...

The consumer price index eased in January but inflation was still elevated for many consumer necessities, economists said.

Kevin Warsh is the new Federal Reserve Chairman. Explore his plans for interest rates, inflation, and how his policies will impact your finances in 2026.

On paper, the Fed chair is just one vote among many. In practice, the job carries far more influence. We analyze what gives ...

The delayed US Nonfarm Payrolls report is expected to influence USD volatility and shape expectations for the Federal Reserve ...