What's Smarter in 2025: Short-Term or Long-Term CDs?
It's tricky to decide the optimal CD duration in light of Fed moves that are possible, but not certain. Should you lock in for months, or for years? Here's what to consider.
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Japan’s interest rates hit their highest in 17 years
The Bank of Japan has upped interest rates to 0.5%, a move many hope could be a step toward growth.
The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. Here's what that means for your money
The Fed is unlikely to cut interest rates again when it meets next week, delaying any relief from high borrowing costs.
ABC: Construction Industry Must Attract 439,000 Workers in 2025
The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 439,000 net new workers in 2025 to meet anticipated demand for construction services, according to a proprietary model developed and ...
Bank of Japan raises interest rate, citing higher wages and inflation
The Bank of Japan has raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25%, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level.
S&P 500 closes at a record, Dow jumps 400 points as Trump pushes for low rates, oil
Stocks took a step up after Trump said in a virtual address to the World Economic Forum that he would “demand that interest ...
Trump demanded that interest rates drop 'immediately.' A CD can lock in high rates while they last.
Trump said that he would require interest rates to come down. Find out how opening a CD now can help you prepare for falling interest rates.
Why Higher Rates Are a "Good Thing": Carlyle CEO
Zero interest rates are not a normal clearing cost of capital, said Carlyle CEO Harvey Schwartz in a conversation with Barron's Andy Serwer. This interview was recorded on Jan. 22, 2025, at the World ...
The S&P 500 closes at a record high as Trump pushes for cheaper oil and lower interest rates
Oil prices fell after Trump's comments, while the 10-year US Treasury yield rose, signaling that Trump may have less ...