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Investors, not the Fed, control the interest rates that matter most to businesses and consumers. They might demand higher returns if the central bank’s independence comes into question. By Ben ...

Let me state this right out of the gate: even though the essence of this article will revolve around future interest rate path, I do not recommend making meaningful capital allocation moves based on ...

Investors who’ve held onto long-term bonds over the past few years might finally have their chance at seeing gains in a lower interest rate environment. Rate cuts by the Federal Reserve could push ...

You’re more likely to find rates below 5% when you have a higher credit score Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side ...

Mortgage rates held steady this week, but they may drop on the heels of newly released economic data. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, ...

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose slightly to 6.22% this week but remains below both the year-to-date average of 6.62% and the 6.60% rate seen a year ago. Freddie Mac economists say lower ...

Forecasts vary for how many more times the Fed could cut interest rates in 2026. Some say one, two or even three more rate cuts ahead. Mortgage rates already have fallen as markets anticipated a Fed ...

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