Reviewed by Thomas J. Catalano Fact checked by Yarilet Perez Key Takeaways Interest rates impact the stock market as higher rates increase borrowing costs, often leading to lower stock prices.The ...

・When a central bank, such as the U.S. Federal Reserve, raises benchmark interest rates, businesses' borrowing costs also rise. ・Investors tend to shift their money to safer assets, such as government ...

Interest rates are almost sure to fall this year. The Federal Reserve itself expects to ratchet down the benchmark fed funds ...

From mortgage rates and auto loans to credit cards and savings accounts, here's a look at how the January Fed decision could ...

If Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says anything unexpected at Wednesday's press conference, you'll likely see it ...

The Federal Reserve targets an interest rate called the federal funds rate (FFR). The three rates the Fed sets to reach its FFR target range are: the discount rate, interest on reserve balances (IORB) ...

The central bank’s policy stance can influence consumer savings and borrowing, from car financing to home equity loans. Here’s how it works.