Interest rates
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What's next for US interest rates?
The Explainer The Fed makes a sizable cut
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Fed cuts rates half a point, hinting victory on inflation
Speed Read This is the Fed's first cut in two years
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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US job growth revised downward
Speed Read The US economy added 818,000 fewer jobs than first reported
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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When does it make sense to refinance your mortgage?
The explainer You may be able to secure a lower interest rate — but it's not a good move for everyone
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Is the Fed ready to start cutting interest rates?
Today's Big Question Recession fears and a presidential election affect the calculation
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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What financial impacts can you expect when the Fed finally cuts rates?
The Explainer The Federal Reserve is poised to slash interest rates in the coming months
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Will the housing slump ever end?
Today's Big Question Probably not until mortgage rates come down
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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How to get lower interest rates on student loans
The Explainer Federal student loan interest rates are set to reach record heights for the 2024-25 school year
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Are we getting a 'hard landing' after all?
Today's Big Question Signs of economic slowdown raise concerns 'soft landing' declarations were premature
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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'Trickle-down economics is a scam'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, 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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