While most economists believe that central banks set interest rates, in reality, they are set by time preferences of ...

Fed rate cuts could ease credit card and deposit rates, but auto loans and mortgages may stay high due to risk and long-term inflation expectations.

Discover how banks set loan interest rates, from Federal Reserve policies to market trends and borrower creditworthiness, for ...

The International Accounting Standards Board proposed a new accounting model to reflect how banks and other financial institutions manage interest rate risks in their portfolios. Processing Content ...

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 13: U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference at the headquarters of the Federal Reserve on December 13, 2023 in Washington, DC. The ...

The Federal Reserve recently cut interest rates for the first time in four years. Interest rate cuts make mortgage, automobile and other loans more affordable. Economists expect more interest rate ...

Rate cuts fuel risk-on sentiment and support growth stocks, EM, and bonds. MLN and EMBAX may outperform as yields fall and demand for income rises. Focus on duration, sectors, and diversification when ...

Donald Trump has made it clear that his next choice for Federal Reserve Chair will be expected to slash interest rates ...

The Federal Reserve's policy rate is a long way from its lowest point, but markets remain concerned about a return to zero interest rates, according to findings from the Federal Reserve Banks of New ...

"Mortgage interest rates went down before the Fed cut rates in September but went up after," says Ali Wolf, chief economist ...

United States Treasury bonds have traditionally been considered the gold standard of low-risk investments. Backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, they offer reliable interest ...

Lower interest rates negatively impact BDCs' net investment income due to the floating rate nature of their loans tied to the Fed Funds rate. A typical BDC portfolio, with a debt to equity ratio of ...