The Latest Breaking News from Interest Rates

The Federal Reserve cut rates again at its December meeting, and lower borrowing costs could boost these large-cap stocks.

When mortgage rates dip, timing may be everything.

Many casual readers of the financial press will have learned a new term in the past few days: the “carry trade”. This is the culprit for the rollercoaster state of markets, many market commentators and journalists have opined.

Historically, crises have often erupted in late summer, which is why this week’s mini crash set alarms ringing

What to know about PLUS loans: Parents can borrow up to the cost of a child’s education, but interest rates are steep.

Equities across the planet have seen big fluctuations since a closely watched gauge of the US labour market came in well below forecasts and fanned fears the Federal Reserve may have waited too long to cut interest rates.

Before interest rates are cut, potential donors might want to consider a CRAT, which optimizes benefits for both the donor and the charity when rates are higher.

Analysts are expressing shock at a decision by Mexico’s central bank to cut interest rates on the same day that official figures showed a sharp rise in domestic inflation

Reserve Bank governor says there is ‘considerable uncertainty’ over Australia’s economic future and the board ‘remains vigilant’

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.23%. Higher T-note yields Wednesday supported moderate gains in the dollar. Also, weakness in the yen is giving the dollar a boost after the yen tumbled more than -1% Wednesday on dovish comments from BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida, who said the BOJ...

Last week's interest rate drop spurred a 6.9% increase in mortgage applications and a significant rise in refinancing activity.