Interest Rates
- Treasury Secretary Bessent says more Fed rate cuts are 'only ingredient missing' for stronger economy - Bessent on Thursday pressed the administration's desire for lower interest rates, saying they are the key to future economic growth.
- Asia-Pacific markets open mixed as Trump rattles defense firms and oil prices slide - Overnight, the S&P 500 and the Down Jones Industrial Average snapped a three-day winning streak.
- Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, January 7, 2026: A long stretch of stability - These are today's mortgage and refinance interest rates. The 30-year fixed rate has seen little movement since October. Lock in your rate today.
- Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher after U.S. captures Venezuela’s Maduro, oil slips - Asia-Pacific markets were set to open the first official trading week of 2026 on a firmer footing after the U.S. said it captured Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, with oil prices easing.
- Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, January 3, 2026: Almost exactly where they were one week ago - These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates continue to hover within a range and are a fraction over 6%. Lock in your rate today.
- 3 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 3 Years - In the medium to long term, these three dividend stocks could provide juicy payouts and strong price appreciation.
- Best high-yield savings interest rates today, January 2, 2026 (up to 4% APY return) - Savings interest rates are the highest they’ve been in over a decade. Here’s where you can find the best savings interest rates today.
- Economist Mark Zandi sees the Fed surprising with three rate cuts in first half of 2026 - Markets and Fed officials themselves see only modest easing in the year ahead.
- Fed minutes show officials were in tight split over December rate cut - The Federal Reserve on Tuesday released minutes from its December meeting.
- As A.I. Companies Borrow Billions, Debt Investors Grow Wary - Artificial intelligence companies looking to raise funds are being made to pay lofty interest rates, as debt investors become cautious.