The Federal Reserve is likely to cut rates when it meets this week. Once Fed officials announce a rate cut, the gears of monetary policy start turning.

It was the lead-up to the 1972 presidential election. An era of “stagflation” was ahead. And President Richard Nixon had a plan.

Startups are suffering a hangover from the binge years of early COVID-era investment.

The Nerd Wallet survey found many respondents are waiting for lower interest rates before borrowing to buy a car or refinance a loan.

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Generally, rates move in concert. But industries have their own criteria for lending and make changes at their own pace.

The insulation of the Central Bank from political headwinds helps the U.S. economy run.

A Fed interest rate cut would impact interest rates for consumer debt and savings accounts.

The federal funds rate, set by the Federal Reserve, is just the first layer that goes into determining mortgage rates.

Rates hovered around 7% for a good part of this year.