Dropping rates more than conditions warrant would stimulate the economy in the short term but could lead to trouble, our ...

Short loan value as a percentage of market capitalization across US financial stocks has increased notably from 0.8% to 0.92% ...

Jan 15 (Reuters) - U.S. bond investors are bracing for higher long-term yields as a criminal investigation into Federal ...

After a turbulent few years for homebuyers, the housing market is entering 2026 with a very different tone, thanks in large part to the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting campaign in late 2025, which ...

The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage stands at 6.12%. Mortgage rates this week fell to their lowest level in 15 months, easing borrowing costs for homebuyers eager for a thaw in the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Some Federal Reserve officials who supported cutting a key interest rate earlier this month could have instead ...

Fed rate cuts would likely lower credit card and savings rates first, while auto loans and especially fixed-rate mortgages may stay high or even rise. How much consumers benefit will depend on credit ...

In early December, the Federal Reserve wrapped up the year with another quarter-point rate cut, the third of the year. This rate cut was welcome news for borrowers, as it helped drive down interest ...

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since January, increasing the policy rate by 25 basis points to 0.75% from 0.50%, according to Nikkei. The decision, ...

The Journal’s Kate Linebaugh, Damian Paletta and Aaron Kuriloff answered subscriber questions during a WSJ Live stream after the Fed made its decision on interest rates. Photo: Caroline Brehman & Tom ...

Mortgage rates have been largely unchanged. The Federal Reserve slashed interest rates a quarter of a percentage point this week, delivering its third rate cut since September. The policy brightened ...