Interest rates
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What's next for US interest rates?
The Explainer Rate cuts are coming soon, but not just yet
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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'The US economy isn't just good; it's the envy of the world'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Should you put your money in a CD?
The Explainer Now may be the time to strike for the most competitive CD rates, but that doesn't necessarily mean CD investing is the right financial move for you
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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What's Wall Street expecting for 2024?
The Explainer Expert predictions can provide some grounding for the year ahead and help you know "the key issues to keep an eye on"
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How did America avoid a recession in 2023?
Today's Big Question A downturn was inevitable. Until it wasn't.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Will the UK economy bounce back in 2024?
Today's Big Question Fears of recession follow warning that the West is 'sleepwalking into economic catastrophe'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What rising gold prices can tell us about the economy in 2024
The Explainer Market hits all-time high, boosted by a weakening US dollar and rising global tensions
By Flora Neville, The Week UK Published
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Would tax cuts benefit the UK economy?
Today's Big Question More money in people's pockets may help the Tories politically, but could harm efforts to keep inflation falling
By The Week UK Published
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'It's time to talk seriously about Iran'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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When will consumers feel the impact of falling inflation?
feature Prices for foods and other goods and services remain high despite drop in the top-line inflation rate
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Last updated
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High interest rates are changing everything you know about the economy and governing
Talking Point In Washington, deficits suddenly matter again
By Joel Mathis Published
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Interest rates: more ‘trauma’ for households
Talking Point Latest hike will cause ‘plenty of pain for borrowers’
By The Week Staff Published
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Why aren’t soaring interest rates bringing down inflation?
Today's Big Question PM pins blame for stubborn inflation on fixed-rate mortgages, but economists say the picture is more nuanced
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Sticky inflation and sluggish growth: why does UK economy continue to struggle?
Today's Big Question Food prices, Brexit and the Bank of England have been blamed for poor economic performance
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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