Trump calls for 'jerk' Powell to lower interest rates after latest inflation data

President Donald Trump said December inflation data supports his calls for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut ...

Mortgage Rates Today: January 16, 2026 – Rates Hold Firm

The current average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.10%, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The ...
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The Current Inflation Rate Is 2.7%. Here's How That Could Affect This Leading Retail Stock.

The inflation rate has stubbornly refused to fall to the Fed's goal of 2%. Costco's business model makes it less sensitive to inflation than other retailers. The stock fell in line with the ...

Inflation cooled more than expected in November. But rate cuts remain unlikely anytime soon

The latest inflation figures are an important piece of the puzzle for the Reserve Bank ahead of its next interest rate ...

Mortgage Rates Today: January 15, 2026 – Rates Stand Still

The current average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.11% with an APR of 6.14%, according to the Mortgage ...
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Inflation: Key Measures to Understand

Inflation and the EconomyInflation is one of the most important and frequently discussed economic topics. Economists, ...
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I Bonds Interest Rates: What Investors Need to Know

I bonds are U.S. savings bonds that are designed to beat inflation. The interest rate I bonds earn is based on the current inflation rate plus a fixed rate. You must hold I bonds for at least ...

How Exchange Rates Indirectly Impact the Economy and Daily Life

Discover how exchange rates influence the economy, affecting job markets, inflation, and costs of goods. Learn about their ...

CPI rose at 2.7% annual rate in December as inflation remains sticky

So-called core inflation, or CPI data that excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose by 2.6% over the past 12 months, ...