Interest Rates
News, insights and expert analysis on interest rates from the team at Kiplinger.
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December Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe December Fed meeting is one of the last key economic events of 2025, with Wall Street closely watching what Chair Powell & Co. will do about interest rates.
By Karee Venema
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Should You Buy These ETFs Before the Fed Cuts Rates?The Fed is expected to cut the federal funds rate at the December Fed meeting, and investors should consider these ETFs as interest rates head lower.
By Kyle Woodley
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How to Position Your Portfolio for Lower Interest RatesThe Federal Reserve is far from done with its rate-cutting regime. This is how investors can prepare.
By Anne Kates Smith
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What's Next for the Fed Under Trump's Threats?The U.S. central bank was already contending with economic challenges. Now comes a political one.
By Anne Kates Smith
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October Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe October Fed meeting is a key economic event, with Wall Street turned into what Fed Chair Powell & Co. did about interest rates.
By Karee Venema
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The Delayed September CPI Report is Out. Here's What it Signals for the Fed.The September CPI report showed that inflation remains tame – and all but confirms another rate cut from the Fed.
By Karee Venema
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Falling Interest Rates: What They Mean for Homeowners, Savers and InvestorsAs interest rates fall, homeowners may celebrate while savers feel the pinch. Here’s what the change could mean for your money.
By Choncé Maddox
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September Fed Meeting: Updates and CommentaryThe September Fed meeting is a key economic event, with Wall Street keyed into what Fed Chair Powell & Co. will do about interest rates.
By Karee Venema
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From Mortgages to Taxes to Estates: How to Prepare for Falling Interest RatesAs speculation grows that the Federal Reserve will soon start lowering interest rates, now is a good time to review your financial plans for housing, estate, taxes, investing and retirement to make the most of potential changes.
By Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP®, AEP®, CLU®
