The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

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...

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Despite the rate cut at the Fed meeting in October, you still have time to lock in historically high interest rates with a 5-year CD.

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