Interest Rates
News, insights and expert analysis on interest rates from the team at Kiplinger.
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February Jobs Report Shows a Surprise Drop in PayrollsThe Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates anytime soon, even with a shockingly weak February jobs report. Here's why.
By Karee Venema
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January Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe January Fed meeting marked the first central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.
By Karee Venema
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What Will the Fed Do at Its Next Meeting?The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged at the next Fed meeting.
By Dan Burrows
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When Is the Next Fed Meeting?Markets expect interest rates to remain unchanged at the next Fed meeting.
By Dan Burrows
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The December CPI Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Fed's Next MoveThe December CPI report came in lighter than expected, but housing costs remain an overhang.
By Karee Venema
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How to Earn a Fistful of Interest on Your Cash in 2026Is your cash earning very little interest? With rates dropping below 4%, now is the time to lock in your cash strategy. Just watch out for the tax implications.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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When Is the Next Jobs Report?Jobs Slower hiring and a rising unemployment rate make the outlook for interest rates uncertain.
By Dan Burrows
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With the Fed Rate Cut, Should You Sell Your House Now or Wait?Interest rates are starting to come down as the Federal Reserve shifts course. Is it time to think about selling your house?
By Carla Ayers
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The November CPI Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for Rising PricesThe November CPI report came in lighter than expected, but the delayed data give an incomplete picture of inflation, say economists.
By Karee Venema
