Interest Rates
News, insights and expert analysis on interest rates from the team at Kiplinger.
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How Lower Interest Rates Will Help the Housing Market
Lower interest rates will give the industry life again as they will likely create more demand and more incentives for developers and thaw a static market.
By Zain Jaffer Published
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CPI Report Casts Doubt on Rate Cuts in 2025: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI November Consumer Price Index data sealed the deal for a December rate cut, but the outlook for next year is less certain.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Rebound in Jobs Growth Keeps Fed on Track: What the Experts Are Saying
Jobs Report No nasty surprises in the November payrolls data leaves a quarter-point cut in play.
By Dan Burrows Published
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How Lower Interest Rates Affect Your Finances: Credit Cards, Car Loans and Mortgages
The Fed's rate cuts will provide relief for some borrowers, but savers will have to work harder to get decent returns.
By Sandra Block Published
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October CPI Report Hits the Mark: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI While the current pace of rising prices appears to have leveled off, the expected path of rate cuts has become less certain.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Fed Cuts Rates Again: What the Experts Are Saying
Federal Reserve The central bank continued to ease, but a new administration in Washington clouds the outlook for future policy moves.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Market Reaction to Election Results: What the Experts Are Saying
Jobs Report Election uncertainty has been removed from the list of investors' worries, helping equities soar.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Jobs Growth Stalls Amid Hurricanes and Strikes: What the Experts Are Saying
Jobs Report A dismal October payrolls print supports the case for a slow and steady pace of rate cuts.
By Dan Burrows Published
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Five Thoughts About the Election and Your Money From a Financial Planner
Here are some predictions, based on a lot of historical evidence, about what’s coming in relation to your money as we approach the election.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Last updated