Interest Rates
News, insights and expert analysis on interest rates from the team at Kiplinger.
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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Eyes Three Cuts in 2024: What the Experts Are Saying
Federal Reserve The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at a 23-year high, but it's still penciling in three rate cuts this year.
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As Fed Keeps Rates Steady, Savings Rate Growth Slows
Some experts say now would be a good time to lock in a much better savings rate on your accounts.
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February CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI Another hotter-than-expected CPI report muddies the timing for the first interest rate cut.
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February Jobs Growth Tops Estimates Again: What the Experts Are Saying
Jobs Report Another stronger-than-expected jobs report shouldn't change the Fed's calculus on interest rate cuts.
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Stocks Could Remain Strong (Fingers Crossed) Throughout 2024
Reasons for optimism: The worst of inflation appears to be behind us, the Fed could start cutting rates, and it seems we’ll avoid a hard landing or recession.
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January CPI Report: What the Experts Are Saying About Inflation
CPI A hot reading on inflation means interest rates will stay higher for a little longer.
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January Jobs Growth Comes In Hot: What the Experts Are Saying
Jobs Report Stronger-than-expected jobs growth and rising wage pressure all but eliminate the possibility of a March rate cut.
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Fed Holds Rates Steady, Pushes Back on Cuts: What the Experts Are Saying
Federal Reserve The Fed is in no hurry to bring interest rates down from a 23-year high.
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How to Ride the Waves of Interest Rates and Inflation
Asking yourself 'why' you feel the need to make a change in your investment strategy is a good way to help you decide whether you actually need to make a change.
