Four Fed policymakers favor more rate cuts, but differ on pace
Four Federal Reserve policymakers on Monday expressed support for further interest-rate cuts, but appeared to differ on how ...
5 weeks after the Fed cut rates, banks still want your cash — and they're paying to get more of it
The Fed cut rates five weeks ago, but banks are still paying high interest rates on high-yield savings accounts and combo ...
Why are mortgage rates rising after Fed cut interest rates last month?
The Fed announced first rate cut in a long time last month, but the mortgage rates have continued to rise. Why is this? Here's why.
Here's how interest rates impact gold prices
Ongoing conflicts around the world are significantly impacting gold's value, sometimes overshadowing the effect of interest ...
Is a fixed-rate HELOC worth it now? Here's what some experts think.
Fixed-rate HELOCs are a good option for many homeowners — but consider the current rate environment beforehand.
Introduction To STRIPS
STRIPS provide an alternative form of bond for fixed-income investors who need definite cash flows at specific times. Read ...
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Interest rates are falling. Managers employ varied strategies to reinforce fixed-income’s role in target-date funds.
With the Federal Reserve having cut interest rates once, and more cuts possible in the near future, managers of target-date ...