Higher rates benefit those who can save, but for borrowers, falling rates would reduce bills on credit cards, student loans and other forms of debt.
Category: Interest Rates
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The Federal Reserve Meets Wednesday. Here’s What to Watch.
Officials are likely to keep interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of their January meeting. Here’s a look at what might come next.
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Global Economy Is Heading Toward ‘Soft Landing,’ I.M.F. Says
The International Monetary Fund upgraded its growth forecasts and offered a more optimistic outlook for the world economy.
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Eurozone Economy Flatlines, Raising Concerns About Falling Behind
The anemic pace of growth in Europe, dragged down by a weak German economy, is widening the gap with the United States.
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Why Cut Rates in an Economy This Strong? A Big Question Confronts the Fed.
The central bank is widely expected to lower interest rates this year. But with growth and consumer spending chugging along, explaining it may take some work.
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Economists Predicted a Recession. So Far They’ve Been Wrong.
A widely predicted recession never showed up. Now, economists are assessing what the unexpected resilience tells us about the future.
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PCE, a Key Inflation Measure, Cooled in December
Inflation has been slowing swiftly, and fresh data showed that a core price gauge fell below 3 percent for the first time in years last month.
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New Home Sales Continue to Grow
As owners remain reluctant to put their properties on the market, developers are rushing to build new homes to meet demand.
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When Will the European Central Bank Start Cutting Rates?
Interest rate cuts could start as soon as April, investors say. But the eurozone’s central bank, which held rates steady on Thursday, has said it will probably wait longer.
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The U.S. Seems to Be Dodging a Recession. What Could Go Wrong?
Economists have become increasingly optimistic about the odds of a soft landing. But as 2024 begins to unfold, risks remain.
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Stocks Are in a Bull Market. What Does That Mean?
It doesn’t mean stocks will continue to rise indefinitely, but it does reflect a generally optimistic outlook on Wall Street.
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Stocks Climb to Record, Lifted by Big Tech and Rate Cut Hopes
The S&P 500 crossed above its January 2022 peak after weeks of wavering. Investors have been buying stocks after homing in on signals that the Fed’s campaign of raising interest rates is over.