A new set of economic projections will provide the latest view of how central bankers think President Trump’s agenda will affect the economy.
Category: Government Bonds
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Key Interest Rate Falls as Worries About the Economy Rise
Investors’ increasingly gloomy sentiment about economic growth appears to be driving down the 10-year Treasury yield.
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Berkshire Posts Gain in Profits, Boosted by U.S. Treasury Holdings
Warren Buffett’s conglomerate held $334 billion in cash at the end of 2024, helping to stabilize earnings in the face of declines at more than half of the nearly 200 businesses it operates.
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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.
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Hot Inflation Raises Stakes of Trump’s Tariffs
Economists warn that enacting tariffs at a time of persisting price pressures is a risky move.
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You Can No Longer Buy Paper Inflation Bonds With Your Tax Refund
The Treasury Department has also eliminated the option of buying as much as $5,000 in extra inflation bonds, beyond the $10,000 annual limit.
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Inflation Ticked Up in December, Fed’s Preferred Measure Shows
The central bank needs to see further progress on inflation or weakness in the labor market to resume interest rate cuts.
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Federal Debt Is Now Worrying Even Progressives
Long a focus of conservatives, the level of public borrowing is starting to concern left-leaning economists. Proposed remedies still differ radically.
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Higher Interest Rates Make Federal Debt More Expensive
The Fed’s key rate has a bearing on the sustainability of public borrowing, which is heading to striking levels.
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How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
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The Fed Is About to Hit Pause on Rate Cuts. Here’s Why.
Faced with a solid economy and mounting inflation concerns, the U.S. central bank has said it will “move cautiously” on cutting interest rates.
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The Fed Is About to Hit Pause on Rate Cuts. Here’s Why.
Faced with a solid economy and mounting inflation concerns, the U.S. central bank has said it will “move cautiously” on cutting interest rates.