Interest Rate, Federal Reserve
Fed Interest Rate Cuts Ease Clean Energy Headwinds
Lower interest rates will help improve the economics of capital-intensive renewable energy projects, bringing more clean energy online faster.
Four Ways to Take Advantage of the Fed's Interest Rate Cut
Last week the Federal Reserve announced a 50 basis point cut to its benchmark interest rate. While this news won't provide drastic relief, there are still smart financial moves to consider to make the most of this interest rate cut.
Fed officials leave door open to another large interest-rate cut
A handful of Federal Reserve officials on Monday left open the door to additional large interest-rate cuts, noting that current rates still weigh heavily on the US economy.
Federal Reserve interest rate cut already affecting some prices
The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut announcement has already affected the prices of some mortgage rates and credit card interest rates. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi reports.
If you own a home or hope to buy one soon, what does the Fed’s interest rate cut mean for you?
Over the past few years, elevated mortgage rates and sky-high housing prices have contributed to a lack of home affordability.
What does the Fed interest rate cut mean for mortgages and homebuyers?
Mortgage rates closely track the yield on a 10-year Treasury bond, or the amount paid to a bondholder annually. In the aftermath of the Fed’s rate cut on Wednesday, the yield on a 10-year Treasury bond ticked slightly upward, defying the nudge downward by the central bank.
Mortgage interest rates drop for the 8th week. Should you lock one in now?
In the days leading up to the Fed's announcement, the average mortgage rate dipped to 6.15%, due in large part to lenders preemptively factoring in the anticipated rate cut. But t
How Low Might Mortgage Rates Go As The Fed Cuts Interest Rates?
Last November the 30-year mortgage rate approached 8%, now after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates on September 18, it’s approaching 6%.
With more interest rate cuts, market volatility on the horizon, here's what investors can do to prepare
The U.S. economy is poised to face more uncertainty heading into the fourth quarter. Investors who plan ahead may fare best, ...
Jobs That Will Benefit From Interest Rate Cuts
Reduced borrowing costs and increased consumer spending is likely to create job opportunities and career advancements for ...
Czech Central Bank Cuts Its Key Interest Rate to 4.25%
The Czech Republic’s central bank has cut its key interest rate for the seventh time in a row as inflation remains low and ...
Investors should still keep emergency funds liquid after the Fed's interest rate cut, advisor says
Despite falling rates, investors should still keep emergency funds "liquid," meaning the cash can be easily accessed, ...
Interest Rate Cuts: A Blessing or a Curse for Your Stocks?
Since the 1970s, the performance of the S&P 500 has been slightly below average in the 12 months after the first interest ...
Snowflake Gets Interest Rate of Zero on New Convertible Bond. Buyer Beware.
Snowflake, the cloud software company, took advantage of strong demand in the convertible bond market to issue $2 billion of ...
Private student loan interest rates rise for 5-year terms and dip for 10-year terms
For 10-year fixed private student loans, interest rates dropped by 0.58 percentage points, while 5-year variable student loan ...
What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for October 2024?
Learn more about the top mortgage rates you could qualify for here. What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for October ...