The RBA could take the falling Aussie dollar into account when it meets next month to discuss interest rates. (Source: Getty/AAP) "I can't wait for the rates to drop, but I think the RBA is going to ...

Via arbitrage, the yield on a long-term bond should equate to investors’ expectations of the average federal-funds rate over ...

Like everyone else, Federal Reserve officials are watching and waiting to see what tariffs Donald Trump will impose and how they will affect the economy.

A simple rule can prevent you from overdoing it with a home equity line of credit: Don't borrow a lot, and don't borrow for ...

GDP growth target is the expected rate of increase for a country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Governments and central banks set this target for a specific period. It is part of broader economic ...

Inflation targeting is a method used by central banks to maintain stable prices by aiming for a specific inflation rate, typically between 2% and 3% annually in many developed nations. The key concept ...

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) tracks the dollar's value vs. key currencies, offering insights into trade and global markets.

Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank is in wait-and-see mode amid mostly positive U.S. economic conditions.

Fed interest rate moves can affect mortgage rates. But maybe not the way you expect. Moves by the Fed do not directly affect ...

The Federal paused rate cuts after its first meeting of the year — here's what that means for your credit card, mortgage rate, auto loan and savings account.

Negative interest rates occur when prices begin to start dropping to low levels as the value of a nation's currency increases. At these times, central banks may resort to negative interest rates. The ...

Ongoing strength in the U.S. economy drove mortgage rates up over 7% for the first time in eight months, casting doubt over a recovery in the housing sector. The 30-year mortgage rate inched up to ...