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5 Smart Ways To Manage High-Rate Debt Until the Fed Cuts Rates Again

The Fed hasn't lowered rates in 2026. Learn ways to manage high-interest debt -- from credit cards to consolidation -- so you can cut interest faster.

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What a ‘Good’ Credit Score Can Get You in 2026 — From Lower Rates to Easier Approvals

In 2026, a strong credit score can offer lower interest rates, easier loan approvals, cheaper insurance & better housing options as high prices and rates persist.

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Dollar Finishes Slightly Lower on Tame US Consumer Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.01%. The dollar posted modest losses on Friday after US January consumer prices rose less than expected, boosting speculation that the Fed could resume cutting interest rates. Also, a recovery in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. US Jan CPI...

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What will upcoming inflation figures mean for interest rates in the UK?

Most experts predict inflation fell back sharply to 3% in January from 3.4% in December.

Evening Standard

US inflation falls to 2.4% in January after Trump’s tariffs led to price fluctuations

Economists predicted a slight easing of inflation, although it’s unclear whether Fed will again cut interest rates

The Guardian - US

Why Your Credit Score Matters More Than Ever With Interest Rates Still Elevated

Learn why your credit score matters more than ever with interest rates still elevated and how it can affect borrowing costs and financial opportunities.

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Big Change Coming to the Federal Reserve

A new chairman of the Federal Reserve has been named. What will this mean for the economy?

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Fixed Indexed Annuities and Bonds: The Perfect Match as Interest Rates Inch Lower?

The prospect of more interest rate cuts has investors wondering how to enhance the bond portion of their portfolio. A fixed indexed annuity could be the answer.

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Strong Jobs Report Leaves Markets Flat: Stock Market Today

Investors, traders and speculators are taking time to weigh the latest labor market data against their hopes for lower interest rates.

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Wall Street’s top analyst sees something weird going on with gold and interest rates, and warns inflation is rewriting market logic

“Investors are anxious about the level of returns they get in traditional assets,” Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok told Fortune.

Fortune

Why 2026 could be the year first-time buyers finally get helped onto the property ladder

Getting on the property ladder has proven incredibly difficult for many – there’s optimism that this year may be a turning point

The Independent UK

Job Growth Sizzled to Start the Year. Here's Why It's Unlikely to Impact Interest Rates

The January jobs report came in much stronger than expected and the unemployment rate ticked lower to start 2026, easing worries about a slowing labor market.

Kiplinger

Dollar Recovers and Gold Falls on Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday recovered from a 1-week low, finishing up by 0.01%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Tuesday and posted modest gains due to hawkish Fed comments. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said the Fed could be on hold “for quite some time,” and...

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What exactly is inflation, and are interest rates the only option for dealing with it?

Just when we thought it was safe to return to the supermarket aisle, it seems inflation has come back to bite us again. Worse, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) predicts it will linger for longer than previously expected, adding to cost-of-living concerns.

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Dollar Pressured by Weakness in US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) slid to a 1-week low today and is down -0.05%. The dollar is under pressure today after T-note yields fell on the weaker-than-expected US economic reports on the Q4 employment cost index and Dec retail sales. The weaker reports bolstered expectations that the Fed will...

The Free Financial Advisor

Bankrate Projects Credit Card Rates Will Only Drop to 19.1% by End of 2026

Credit card interest rates have a way of grabbing your attention, especially when they’re hovering near historic highs and showing no signs of returning to the gentler levels of years past. Even with the Federal Reserve signaling a shift toward lower rates, the relief many consumers are hoping for simply…

The Free Financial Advisor

Credit Card Delinquencies Expected to Remain Flat in 2026 Says TransUnion

Every once in a while, the financial world drops a headline that doesn’t make your stomach tighten or your pulse spike. Today is one of those rare days. According to TransUnion’s latest consumer credit forecast, credit card delinquencies are expected to remain flat in 2026. And in a world where…

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Why the Next Fed Chair Decision May Be the Most Consequential in Decades

Kevin Warsh, Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee, faces a delicate balancing act, both political and economic.

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Private demand under the microscope after rate hike

Fresh data will reveal whether the strong momentum in private spending, which spurred the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates, has continued into 2026.

The Free Financial Advisor

Americans Carry $1.23 Trillion in Credit Card Debt as 2026 Begins

Welcome to the new year—it already has a price tag.

The Guardian - US

Dow Jones hits 50,000 milestone amid tech gains and hopes of lower interest rates

Although tech stocks and cryptocurrencies suffered recent falls, investors largely shrugged off geopolitical tensions

The Independent UK

Best savings accounts and cash ISAs after interest rates decision in February

Savers can still get up to 4.5 per cent with an easy access saver

Evening Standard

Average UK house price rises above £300,000 for first time – Halifax

Property values jumped by 0.7% month-on-month typically in January, Halifax said.

The Independent UK

Average UK house price rises above £300,000 for the first time

Over the past three years, property prices have risen by 5.7 per cent, Halifax said

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Stock Losses Boost Liquidity Demand for the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1.5-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.23%. Thursday's stock selloff boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, hawkish comments from Fed Governor Lisa Cook supported the dollar when she said she now sees "risks as tilted toward higher inflation." Gains...

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