Outside of bigger economic meltdowns, policymakers have also tended to cut interest rates gradually, Bankrate’s analysis shows. To help consumers understand the historical significance of the ...

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates at the fastest pace in 40 years during 2022 and 2023 in an effort to rein in ...

While still elevated compared to recent history, the best savings account yields dropped as a result. The Fed began 2025, though, by keeping interest rates unchanged, and is only expect to pare ...

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on January 29, and an interest rate cut is unlikely when the Fed issues its ...

“The Federal Reserve raised interest rates at the fastest ... Here’s a look at the historical ups and downs of CD rates and some background on rate fluctuations through the decades.