Interest Rates
News, insights and expert analysis on interest rates from the team at Kiplinger.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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®
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CPI Report Points to Gradual Pace for Rate Cuts: What the Experts Are Saying
CPI Inflation surprised to the upside last month but the disinflation trend remains on track.
By Dan Burrows
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Strong September Jobs Report Puts Soft Landing in Sight: What the Experts Are Saying
Jobs Report A blowout reading on nonfarm payrolls takes another jumbo-sized cut to interest rates off the table.
By Dan Burrows
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Will the Fed Rate Cut Lower Mortgage Rates?
A Federal Reserve interest rate cut is one of many influences on mortgage rates, along with inflation, job growth and a shrinking or thriving economy.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Fed Goes Big With First Rate Cut: What the Experts Are Saying
Federal Reserve A slowing labor market prompted the Fed to start with a jumbo-sized reduction to borrowing costs.
By Dan Burrows
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