WASHINGTON (AP) — The jump in gas prices stemming from the war in Iran has had another impact that may also affect many Americans' finances: Higher interest rates. Longer-term interest rates have ...

The monetary-policy outlook at the Federal Reserve appears to be shifting away from interest-rate cuts and toward potential rate increases, with comments from Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee the ...

The Federal Reserve’s top bank cop still supports three interest-rate cuts in 2026 and said she expects strong economic growth this year but is keeping an eye on the impact on the war in Iran. “Of ...

The homebuying process always needs to be approached strategically, but in the unique economic climate borrowers find themselves in this month, it's arguably more important than usual to make the ...

This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. With credit card interest rates near record highs, you might feel like it’s impossible to pay down your debt. In ...

Choosing a mortgage is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. However, it can be pretty difficult to tell whether you’re getting a fair offer or an interest rate that’s higher than ...

We live in a nation of unprecedented wealth and income inequality — where a handful of billionaires are getting much richer while the working class falls further and further behind. Just since ...

• The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday as expected, but two governors dissented, preferring a quarter-point cut. • It’s the first time since July that the central bank has chosen ...

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced it will leave interest rates unchanged, breaking a streak of three straight rate cuts amid uncertainty over the labor market and inflation. Fed policymakers ...

As part of a series of efforts to make life more affordable, President Donald Trump aims to help Americans with credit-card debt. After demanding on social media that credit-card lenders cap interest ...

Many Republicans are flatly rejecting President Trump’s proposal for a one-year 10-percent cap on credit card interest rates, warning that it will be unsustainable in the long run. Trump’s proposal ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I show you how to save and invest. The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to move interest rates lower in 2026, but not ...