Learn how interest rates affect savings, borrowing, and the economy, impacting personal and business finances. Discover their role in investments and economic trends.

Federal Reserve cuts its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the federal-funds rate to 3.50 %–3.75 % — the lowest in nearly three y

If the Fed holds interest rates steady as a means of protecting against inflation, it risks a deeper slowdown of the labor market. On the other hand, by lowering rates to stimulate hiring, the Fed threatens to boost spending and worsen inflation.

Because the U.S. has the world's largest economy, fluctuations in America's interest rates affect much more than domestic growth.

A decrease in oil supply drives up oil prices, which can raise unemployment and inflation. To counter adverse effects on inflation, a central bank may choose to increase its policy rate, potentially reducing economic activity further.

On Thursday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) experienced a remarkable rise, climbing 680 points, propelled by a strategic shift in investor focus from b

The future of the economy can sometimes be seen in minor gestures of a Bank of England governor, such as the arch of his eyebrows. So what to make of Andrew Bailey sporting a rather exuberant festive tie full of Christmas trees at the moment he delivered his so-called "Santa cut"?

Gramercy Funds Management chair Mohamed El-Erian discusses the impact of the Federal Reserve's quarter-percentage-point rate cut, the state of the economy and more on ‘America Reports.’

The Bank of England has delivered a Christmas boost to millions of borrowers with a cut in interest rates but warned of stagnating growth and a jobs downturn fuelled by Labour policies.Rate-setters voted by a narrow 5-4 majority to cut rates from 4 per cent to 3.

Con la presencia de todos sus miembros, la Junta de Gobierno del #BancodeMéxico decidió por mayoría disminuir la Tasa de Interés Interbancaria a 1 día, a un nivel de 7.00% con efectos a partir del 19 de diciembre de 2025. Consulta el comunicado en: https://t.co/zCkIlko93t pic.twitter.com/OnJMakiR4t