Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to bypass the Fed to lower interest rates
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a new plan in the fight to bring down historically high interest rates, and it’s got ...
Why you should lock in a home equity loan rate this February
There's a compelling case to be made for locking in a home equity loan interest rate this February. Here's why.
Navy Federal CD Rates: Pros, Cons, and Current Rates
Explore Navy Federal CD rates, a credit union option for military families. You can choose from three CD types: Standard, ...
Trump Treasury secretary Scott Bessent relives some pressure on the Fed
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Donald Trump is not asking the Federal Reserve to lower its short-term interest rates, ...
A new bill in Congress would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. But the limits could harm consumers, experts warn
A new bill sponsored by Sens. Sanders and Hawley would cap credit card APRs, but that could reduce access to credit and ...
Uncertainty Looms Over US Monetary Policy In 2025
This article looks into the latest developments in U.S. monetary policy, the broader implications and the uncertain path ahead.
Fed's Jefferson: Rates likely to fall over medium term
The Federal Reserve can continue cutting interest rates at least "over the medium term," Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said ...
Trump Promised a Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates. Here’s His Chance.
Senators Bernie Sanders and Josh Hawley say they will propose a 10 percent limit on credit card interest rates.
Will Tariffs Keep the Federal Reserve From Cutting Interest Rates This Year?
Like everyone else, Federal Reserve officials are watching and waiting to see what tariffs Donald Trump will impose and how they will affect the economy.
As the Fed pauses rates, some banks are keeping high-yield savings accounts at just under 5% interest
On January 29, the Federal Reserve chose to keep the federal funds rate steady. Here are which savings accounts offer close to 5% interest.
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Does Monetary Policy Tightening Reduce Inflation?
Recent research has identified periods when the Federal Reserve intentionally acted to slow inflation when it exceeded ...
In a switch, Trump approves the Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady
President Donald Trump commended the Federal Reserve for its decision last week to leave interest rates unchanged. "Holding ...