Interest Rates
News, insights and expert analysis on interest rates from the team at Kiplinger.
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Should You Buy These ETFs Before the Fed Cuts Rates?
The Fed is likely to lower interest rates this fall, and tactical investors may want to look closer at these ETFs before rate cuts resume.
By Kyle Woodley Last updated
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Best 5-Year CD Rates
The best 5-year CD rates earn you up to 4.28%, outpacing inflation and helping you meet long-term savings goals.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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When Is the Next Fed Meeting?
The FOMC is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at the next Fed meeting.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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What Will the Fed Do at Its Next Meeting?
Rate cuts remain on hold this summer, experts say.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Should You Get a Long-Term or Short-Term CD Before the Fed Meeting in June?
Is a long-term or short-term CD better to open before the Fed's next meeting? Here's what you need to know.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Where to Move Your Money Before the Next Fed Meeting
Savings rates remain high. And with the Fed unlikely to conduct rate cuts at its June meeting, it gives savers more time to maximize returns.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Advisers: Master the Fed Funds Rate, Help Clients Master Retirement
Understanding the Federal Reserve's key tool can help financial professionals guide clients through economic shifts and opportunities.
By Tom Siomades, CFA® Published
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What's Up With the 10-Year Treasury Bond: Four Financial Experts Weigh In
A financial professional and three colleagues explain the fluctuations in the 10-year Treasury bond and what investors should do.
By Matthew Sommer, Ph.D. CFA® Published
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May Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary
The May Fed meeting came and went with little fanfare as Fed Chair Powell & Co. stuck to their data-dependent script toward interest rates amid tariff uncertainty. The May Fed meeting came and went with little fanfare as Fed Chair Powell & Co. stuck to their data-dependent script toward interest rates amid tariff uncertainty.
By Karee Venema Last updated
The May Fed meeting came and went with little fanfare as Fed Chair Powell & Co. stuck to their data-dependent script toward interest rates amid tariff uncertainty.