Interest Rates
News, insights and expert analysis on interest rates from the team at Kiplinger.
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Should You Get a Long-Term or Short-Term CD Before the Next Fed Meeting?Is a long-term or short-term CD better to open before the Fed meeting this week? Here's what you need to know.
By Erin Bendig
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Where to Move Your Money Before the Next Fed MeetingI'll show you the savings accounts and CDs I'd consider to make the most of today's rates.
By Sean Jackson
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What Is the Federal Funds Rate?The federal funds rate can impact a host of borrowing costs, and thus the entire U.S. economy. Here's how it works.
By Jeff Reeves
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The Best 5-Year CD Rates NowThe top 5-year CD rates offer up to 4.15%, helping savers reach long-term savings goals.
By Sean Jackson
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June Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe June Fed meeting was Kevin Warsh's first as chair, with the central bank voting to keep interest rates unchanged as high energy prices boost inflation.
By Karee Venema
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May CPI Shows Inflation Rose at Its Fastest Pace in 3 YearsThe May CPI report was released Wednesday morning. Here's what the inflation data shows.
By Karee Venema
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Kevin Warsh Fed Chair Nomination: Updates and CommentaryOn May 13, the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair.
By Karee Venema
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April CPI Report: Higher Energy Prices Keep Inflation HotThe ongoing conflict in the Middle East is having a major impact on inflation, with April's annual rise in headline CPI the fastest since 2023.
By Karee Venema
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April Fed Meeting: Rates Remain the Same, Powell to Stick AroundThe April Fed meeting was Jerome Powell's last as chair of the central bank, but he's not leaving the central bank just yet.
By Karee Venema
