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, experts say.
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.
Wall Street mixed as investors await Fed rate clues, data
Wall Street's main indexes were mixed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 hovering near a record high, as investors awaited more indicators on the state of the economy and upcoming interest rate reductions.
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, financial experts say.
Wall Street Wants More Big Rate Cuts. Fed Officials Don’t Agree.
Now that the central bank has cut, other officials are chiming in—and so is Wall Street.Wall Street and the Fed agree the half-point cut in the fed-funds rate is the first in many, but they disagree on how quickly rates will decline from here.
Goldman Sachs shifts view on economy, Fed rate cuts
The median forecast of Fed officials calls for about another half-point of easing this year and another full point next year. Falling rates have mixed implications for you. On the plus side, they mean lower payments on your mortgage,
Bank of Mexico lowers key interest rate to 10.50% with single dissent
The Bank of Mexico lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday for the second straight time, as ...
The Fed slashed interest rates last week, but Treasury yields are rising. What’s going on?
With its larger-than-normal cut last week, the Federal Reserve sent a clear message that interest rates are heading ...
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 ...
Global hunt for neutral interest rate to shape finance costs
With key central banks now aligned in cutting interest rates a real-time experiment is underway in how much the global ...
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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 6.08%, lowest level in 2 years
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. slipped this week to its lowest level in two years, boosting home shoppers ...
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 ...
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 ...
What is a debt consolidation loan — and how can it help you lower your interest rate?
If you accumulated debt when rates were at their highest, it could be a good time to consider a debt consolidation loan. But ...
Signs of housing demand surge after interest rate cut
The question after the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut is simple — will it bring buyers back to the stalled ...