Why the 10-Year Treasury Yield Is Breaking Out Despite Fed Policy Signals
The 10-year Treasury yield broke back above 5% on Wednesday, September 23, closing at 5.11%,…
Category: Interest Rates
Explore Federal Reserve interest rate coverage, including FOMC decisions, federal funds rate changes, borrowing costs, mortgage rates, savings yields, and official policy updates that influence the U.S. economy.
Yen Falls to 157.44 Despite BOJ Rate Hike as Intervention Risk Returns
The Japanese yen weakened to 157.44 per U.S. dollar on Monday, down about 0.36% on…
Bitcoin Tops $85,000 for First Time in Eight Months as Crypto Stocks Surge
Bitcoin climbed above $85,000 on Monday and later traded around $86,000, reaching its highest level…
Nasdaq Jumps 1.6% as AMD Hits $1 Trillion and AI Stocks Rebound
The Nasdaq Composite jumped 1.62% Monday morning as semiconductor and artificial-intelligence stocks rebounded, with Advanced…
Housing Starts Fall 2.6% as Single-Family Building Jumps 7.6%
U.S. housing starts fell 2.6% in August even as single-family construction rebounded sharply, with a…
Mortgage Rates Jump to 6.95%, Up 19 Basis Points in a Week
U.S. mortgage rates jumped sharply in the latest weekly reading, pushing the average 30-year fixed…
Dow Posts Worst Week Since March as 10-Year Treasury Reaches 5.01%
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished its worst week since March as U.S. Treasury yields…
Dow Drops 1.21% After Fed Hike as S&P 500 Falls 0.45%
U.S. stocks closed lower Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first…
Gold Rebounds Above $4,300 After Fed Hike and Treasury Yield Jump
Gold rebounded above $4,300 an ounce early Thursday after suffering a sharp reversal following the…
Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.76% Before Fed’s September Decision
U.S. mortgage rates climbed again just days before the Federal Reserve’s September policy meeting, adding…
U.S. Dollar Hits Two-Week High as Oil and Fed Hike Bets Surge
The U.S. dollar climbed to a two-week high on Monday as another jump in oil…
5 Things Kevin Warsh Just Said at Jackson Hole That Matter
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh used his first Jackson Hole keynote as chair to do…
Treasury Yields Rise Again as Inflation Fears Keep Pressure on Interest Rates
U.S. Treasury yields rose across much of the curve Friday, extending the bond market’s latest…
Interest Rates Rise Again After Treasury’s Bond Buyback Relief Fades
Long-term U.S. interest rates climbed again Thursday, erasing much of the relief that followed the…
Treasury Yields Are Moving Before the Fed Minutes. Here’s What Markets Are Watching
The 30-year Treasury yield retreated Wednesday after touching its highest level since 2007, but the…
Home Depot Earnings Could Show How Fed Rates Are Hitting Homeowners
Home Depot reports fiscal second-quarter results Tuesday morning as mortgage rates remain above 6.5%, the…
Higher Interest Rates Keep Household Borrowing Costs Elevated
The Federal Reserve held its federal funds target range at 3.50% to 3.75% on July…
Fed Rates May Stay Higher. What Consumers Should Know
The Federal Reserve held the federal funds target range at 3.50% to 3.75% on July…
Weak U.S. Jobs Report Reshapes Fed’s September Rate Outlook
A surprise July jobs report has scrambled the Federal Reserve’s rate-setting calculus less than six…
Savings Accounts vs. CDs: Key Differences Explained, Interest Rates, and Federal Reserve Impact
Choosing between a savings account and a certificate of deposit comes down to one core…
Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision Explained: What It Means for Rates, Inflation, Loans and Savings
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve just made its interest rate decision, and if you searched…
Understanding Federal Reserve Rate Decisions Under Kevin Warsh: Inflation Data, Policy Outlook, and Economic Impact
As of the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ most recent release, June 2026 CPI inflation fell…
How Federal Reserve Rate Hikes Affect Savings, Bills, and Borrowing Costs
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark federal funds rate at 3.50 to 3.75 percent at…
Kevin Warsh’s First Federal Reserve Decision: Rate Cut Review, Policy Outlook, and Market Implications
The Federal Open Market Committee holds its next meeting July 28 and 29, with a…
Federal Reserve Holds Rates for Fourth Meeting: Policy Decision, Economic Impact, and What Changes
The federal funds rate remains at 3.50% to 3.75%, unchanged since the Fed’s June 16–17…
Kevin Warsh Signals Federal Reserve Rate Hike as Inflation Hits 3.4%: Policy Outlook and Market Impact
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has signaled that the central bank’s next move on interest…
How Federal Reserve Rate Decisions Affect High-Yield Savings Accounts: Rates, Impact, and What to Do
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh closed his first policy meeting on June 17 with a…
How Federal Reserve Chair Affects Credit Card Interest Rates: Policy Transmission and APR Impact
At the June 17, 2026 FOMC meeting, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh held the federal…
How Federal Reserve Rate Hikes Directly Affect Your Credit Card APR
Updated: June 25, 2026 – When the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, your credit card’s…
Understanding the Prime Rate and How It Follows Federal Reserve Decisions
Updated: June 24, 2026 – The prime rate is the baseline lending rate American banks…