Which Interest Rate Should You Care About?
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Which Interest Rate Should You Care About?

The Fed’s short-term rates matter, but the main action now is in the 10-year Treasury market, which influences mortgages, credit cards and much more, our columnist says.
What Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Means
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What Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Means

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were bailed out by the government during the housing crisis nearly 17 years ago. The Trump administration is considering letting them go private again.