History of Savings Account Interest Rates

For much of the past 15 years, savers have contended with accounts that yielded close to nothing. That all changed after the ...

Historical CD Rates: Average Rates Over Time

CD rates have gone through ups and downs since 2009. The Motley Fool has compiled average CD rates over that period. Learn ...
Investopedia

Nominal vs. Real Interest Rates: Formulas and Key Differences

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Japan's 2% Interest Rate Scenario And Implications For The S&P 500

Japan's inflation and BOJ rate hikes may push rates to 2%, tightening US-Japan spreads, and unwinding yen carry trades. Read ...
The New York Times

Fed Cuts Rates Again, Is Divided Over Future Moves

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for a third time this year, but officials were divided over their next move. Jerome Powell, the central bank’s chair, said “we haven’t made any decision about ...