Topic Intelligence: rates

WSJ Economy • 3h ago

Kevin Hassett says he would rely on his own judgment and not bow to political pressure to decide whether to cut interest rates if he becomes the next chairman of the Federal Reserve

But the favorite to be the next Fed chair said there is “plenty of room” to cut rates in the months ahead, aligning himself with Trump’s repeate...

Bullish 71.0

Market Watch • 4h ago

My RMD starts next year. Should I convert my whole IRA to a Roth?

The most important variables are the tax rates

Neutral 0.0

WSJ Economy • 10h ago

Fed Chair Jerome Powell is expected to push for an interest-rate cut this week and signal a higher bar for further easing

Despite unease among voters, Chair Jerome Powell appears set to lower interest rates again and signal a higher bar to further easing.

Bullish 50.0

WSJ Economy • 16h ago

Australia Central Bank Keeps Rates on Hold But Makes Hawkish Tilt

The decision follows a string of reports showing a deteriorating inflation outlook and warnings from the RBA that the economy is starting to grind up ...

Bearish -75.0

Market Watch • 22h ago

Mortgage rates are surging ahead of the Fed’s expected rate cut. What gives?

Mortgage rates are rising sharply even though the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates later this week.

Strong Bullish 100.0

CBS Money Watch • 1d ago

What to expect when the Fed announces next interest rate move this week

The Federal Reserve's last meeting of 2025 will determine whether borrowers get more relief on interest rates.

Strong Bullish 88.5

CNBC Top Stories • 1d ago

Investors can lock in yield in these unique assets as Fed likely lowers rates

These ETFs, which act like bonds, are an easy way for retail investors to lock in yields and ladder to avoid interest-rate volatility.

Strong Bearish -100.0

FreightWaves • 1d ago

Asia-US container rates uptick can’t obscure recent plunge

A recent uptick in eastbound container rates couldn’t offset trans-Pacific prices that are 20%-30% lower than a month ago. The post Asia-US containe...

Strong Bearish -100.0

New York Times Business • 1d ago

Powell Faces Pressure From Multiple Fronts as Fed Prepares to Cut Rates

The chair of the central bank is dealing with internal divisions while being besieged by President Trump and front-runners jockeying to replace him.

Bullish 51.4

Pit & Quarry • 1d ago

Industry leaders still clamoring for more residential activity

Strong infrastructure and nonresidential demand is keeping aggregate producers busy, but high interest rates continue to hold back residential constru...

Bullish 50.0