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Trump says cutting interest rates will make homebuying cheaper. It's not that simple

President Trump argues that the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates to make buying a house cheaper. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich warns that could backfire.

European Central Bank holds interest rates as tariff turmoil keeps policymakers on edge

The European Central Bank held its key interest rate at 2% at its July meeting, citing an "exceptionally uncertain" ...

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Climb Again After Inflation Uptick

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans increased to 6.75% for the week ending July 17, up from 6.72% last week.
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Louisiana auto dealers see dip in sales as tariffs, interest rates increase prices

Manufacturers and dealers are ramping up discounts and incentives, helping to grease the wheels on transactions but also ...

What To Expect From The Fed's Interest Rate Decision Next Week

The Fed has held its benchmark interest rate between 4.25% and 4.5% this year, though officials have penciled in two cuts by ...
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The key detail about interest rates that Republicans should know, but don’t

“In 2018, [Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome] Powell brought down interest rates during the Biden administration, and then ...
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Bank of Canada to hold rates steady on July 30, but cut two more times in 2025

The Bank of Canada will hold its overnight interest rate steady at 2.75% on July 30 for the third consecutive meeting thanks ...

Jerome Powell should ‘lower interest rates’: Analyst

Mitch Roschelle, financial analyst and CEO of M2 Communities, joins "On Balance" following President Trump's visit to the ...