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Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump agree that credit card interest rates are too high. A new bill in Congress to cap them could do more harm than good, experts say

A new bill sponsored by Sens. Sanders and Hawley would cap credit card APRs, but that could reduce access to credit and credit card rewards programs.

Fortune

Bank of England expects to cut interest rates again after slashing growth forecasts – as it happened

UK central bank cuts interest rates, and warns growth will be half as fast as expected this year, sending pound sliding

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England expected to cut key UK interest rate to 4.50%

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates for the third time in six months later Thursday even though inflation remains above its target

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Bank of England poised to cut interest rates amid UK economic gloom

Growth forecasts likely to be downgraded, with rate-setting committee tipped to cut lending rate from 4.75% to 4.5%

The Guardian - UK

Interest rates live: Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% but UK growth downgraded

Bank MPC votes to cut borrowing costs but also slashes short-term growth forecasts for economy in blow to Rachel Reeves

The Independent UK

UK interest rates set to fall at Bank of England meeting on Thursday

Experts are predicting a rate cut to 4.5% – but signs of rising inflation leave the Bank walking ‘a tightrope’ for future reductions this year.

Evening Standard

Santander Reports Record Profit For Third Straight Year

Spanish banking giant Santander announced record annual profits for a third consecutive year on Wednesday as a strong commercial performance offset the impact of falling interest rates.

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Dollar Slides with Bond Yields on Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -0.94%. The dollar tumbled Tuesday as trade worries eased after the US delayed a 25% tariff on goods from Canada late Monday. Also, China’s restrained response to US tariffs eased concerns of a broader trade war. The stabilization of stock prices Tuesday...

Barchart

Have U.S. Long-Term Interest Rates Peaked?

U.S. long-term interest rates remain stubbornly high in February 2025. While the Fed continues to cut the short-term Fund Funds Rate, the U.S. 30-year Treasury bond futures remain not far from the most recent February 2023 low as they consolidate and search for direction.

Barchart

Best CD rates today, February 4, 2025

CD rates are currently at their highest compared to recent years, with many yielding over 4% APYs

Fortune

How the ‘No Buy’ Trend of 2025 Is Boosting These 3 Stocks

The latest trend on TikTok and social media is "No Buy" where users vow to spend less or nothing in 2025 because they are tired of high interest rates & prices

MarketBeat

Trump Reverses Position On Interest Rates, Says Holding Them Steady 'Right Thing To Do'

The president previously said he would demand immediate rate cuts but now says holding them steady was the right thing to do.

International Business Times

3 REITs to Watch as Interest Rates Keep Falling

REITs make a strong choice during periods of relatively low interest rates thanks to their reliance on debt and their dividend payouts.

MarketBeat

Best CD rates today, February 3, 2025

CD rates are still looking strong despite recent rate cuts, with many yielding over 4% APY.

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The Guardian - UK

Pressure rises on Bank of England and the Fed as the interest rate debate gets political

The UK is likely to make a cut this week; Trump has made it very clear he wants his central bank to follow suit

Kiplinger

For Investors, 2024 Was a Year to Remember

A perfect storm of favorable conditions created a rewarding landscape for investors. A buzz of cautious optimism continues for 2025.

Investors Business Daily

Top Dividend Stocks Yielding As High As 5%: Fidelity

Early in 2025, dividend stocks are swinging back into favor as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates.

Kiplinger

Why a 5-Year CD is Your Best Bet After the Fed Meeting

With no rate cut at the Fed meeting in June, you still have time to lock in historically high interest rates with a 5-year CD.

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How the Federal Reserve impacts your bank accounts

Most people pay little attention to the Federal Reserve and monetary policy. But they have an outsized impact on your bank accounts.

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Dollar Weakens and Gold Rallies as Bond Yields Tumble

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.18%. The dollar is under pressure from falling bond yields as the 10-year T-note yield dropped to a 6-week low Thursday, which weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Also, Thursday’s strength in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar also...

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Dollar Slides and Gold Jumps to a Record High as Global Bond Yields Fall

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.30%. The dollar is under pressure from falling bond yields as the 10-year T-note yield dropped to a 6-week low today, which weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Also, today’s strength in stocks has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The...

The Guardian - UK

European Central Bank cuts interest rates after eurozone growth stalls

Reduction by quarter of a point to 2.75% aims to stimulate economy, which stagnated in last quarter of 2024

Fortune

How does the Federal Reserve impact credit card rates?

Fed policy decisions directly impact your wallet, including the interest rates on your credit cards. We’ll tell you how.

Fortune

How the Federal Reserve impacts mortgage rates

The federal funds rate and mortgage interest rates are often expected to move together, but they haven’t lately. Here’s why.

The Independent UK

Stock market today: Asia shares mostly rise while some regional markets stay closed for holidays

Asian shares are mixed in muted trading after the U.S. Federal Reserve opted not to cut interest rates for the first time since it began trying to help the economy through lower rates in September

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