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Did the Fed cut interest rates Wednesday? No, but here's when they might
Interest rates for credit cards to mortgages have jumped since the Fed began fighting inflation in 2022. Here's where experts ...
The Fed may cut rates later this year. Here’s how to get the most from your cash savings now
Despite unprecedented public needling from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates, the Federal Reserve board stood ...
Today’s CD Rates for August 1, 2025: Highest APYs Range From 4.25% to 4.85%
The best CD yield from a national bank is Northern Bank Direct, with a 4.50% APY on a nine-month CD with a $500 minimum ...
Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly Even as Fed Holds Steady on Cuts
The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans registered 6.72% for the week ending July 31, barely down from 6.74% last week.
Fed leaves rates steady despite Trump pressure, gives no hint of September cut
The U.S. central bank held interest rates steady on Wednesday and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments after the ...
Mortgage Rates Today, July 31, 2025: 30-Year Rates Remain 6.76%
Mortgage rates are unchanged and still under 7%. Today’s national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.76%, ...
Mortgage Rates Dropped Ahead of Today's Fed Meeting—But the Link May Be Weaker Than You Think
Mortgage rates have dropped, but it's likely not tied to today’s Fed news. Here’s why waiting for a Fed rate cut could be a ...
Fed Keeps Rates Steady Despite Internal Divisions and Political Pressure
The central bank kept interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting, despite badgering from President Trump. It has ...
Trump Will Remake the Fed. Lower Rates Are Just the Start.
President Donald Trump wants the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by a lot, quickly. He will get that, and probably much ...
Fed leaves short-term rates the same but it doesn't mean all rates aren't budging
The Federal Reserve keeps short-term rates the same in July, holding rates as is for the fifth meeting in a row. What's next ...
3 long-term CD moves to make with interest rates paused this August
With interest rates paused this month, savers should consider making these strategic long-term CD account moves now.