Interest Rates Overview

News

Fed holds rates steady

NBC News on MSN · 2d

Fed holds interest rates steady as two Trump appointees vote to cut them

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the economy is solid — and that it's also too early to tell how tariffs will affect it.

NPR · 2d

The Fed holds interest rates steady despite intense pressure from Trump

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday, but a rate cut is possible in September. President Trump has been urging the central bank to lower borrowing costs.

ABC News on MSN · 2d

Fed holds interest rates steady, Chair Powell says Fed independence 'very important'

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump made an unusual visit to the central bank, calling for a rate cut. Speaking at a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell advocated for the independence of the Federal Reserve.

1don MSN

Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid Trump pressure. 2 governors dissent.

The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5% and offered no clues on whether it will resume its rate cuts in September.

20 Expert Strategies For Navigating Fluctuating Interest Rates

Interest rates have been anything but predictable in recent years, creating uncertainty for both business leaders and ...

CBS News7mon

Will CD interest rates rise again in 2025? Experts weigh in

During the pandemic, the Fed slashed interest rates to nearly zero, and the APY on CD accounts dropped as well. In June 2021, the average 12-month CD rate was just 0.12%.

Kiplinger10mon

Interest Rate Cuts and Inflation: What's Really Going On?

For more than two years, we've heard a steady drumbeat of news highlighting inflation and its impact on interest rates. The correlation seems clear, but the issue is actually more complex.

Barchart on MSN9h

Dollar Sinks and Gold Surges as Fed Rate Cut Chances Increase

The dollar index (DXY00) on Friday retreated from a 2-month high and fell by -0.95%. The dollar tumbled Friday after the Jul ...

CBS News4mon

HELOC rates fall to a new two-year low: What to know now

HELOC interest rates for qualified borrowers are lower than home equity loans (averaging 8.37%), personal loans (averaging 12.37%) and credit cards (averaging over 20%).

4yon MSN

Student Loan Interest Rates

Knowing the current student loan interest rates and ranges for 2025 can help you figure out how much it could cost to borrow money for a college education.

Barchart on MSN14h

Dollar Retreats as Weak US Economic Reports Boost Fed Rate Cut Chances

The dollar index (DXY00) today retreated from a 2-month high and is down by -1.11%. The dollar tumbled today after the Jul ...

Federal Reserve board member to step down from role early, creating vacancy for Trump to fill

Adriana Kugler will resign from her role as a Federal Reserve governor — opening up a vacancy on the board as President Trump ...

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results