The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

Top opinion-shapers and decision-makers are expressing mixed views on the evolving conflict between the White House and the central bank.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.30%. The dollar rose Friday on comments made late Thursday from President Trump that firing Fed Chair Powell wasn’t necessary, easing concerns around the Fed’s independence that could spark foreign investors to shun dollar assets. On the negative side was Friday’s...

Fed chair pushes back on Trump criticism of renovation costs as president presses central bank to cut interest rates

President Donald Trump says he's found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of mismanaging the U.S. central bank’s $2.5 billion renovation project

The July Fed meeting came and went, with Fed Chair Powell saying little about a September rate cut and President Trump.

U.S. long-term interest rates remain elevated in July 2025, with the long bond futures in a two-year consolidation range that is closer to technical support than resistance. When the long bond futures eventually break higher or lower, the move will impact markets across all asset classes.

Here are some of the best strategies Americans can use to cut costs if they’re facing high mortgage interest rates.

The executive branch wants to use the Federal Reserve as a tool to accommodate the government's frenzy of reckless borrowing.

Central bank shuns calls to reduce borrowing costs as higher US tariffs loom