Federal Reserve Signals Three Rate Cuts in 2025 as Inflation Reaches 2% Target
Fed Chair Jerome Powell confirmed the central bank is on track to cut interest rates three times this year after inflation hit the Fed's 2% target for the first time since 2021, signaling relief for American borrowers.
America's Housing Market Begins to Thaw as Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6%
For the first time in three years, the average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate has fallen below 6%, unlocking pent-up demand from millions of would-be homebuyers who have been priced out of the market.
Americans Are Drowning in Credit Card Debt: $1.3 Trillion and Climbing
US credit card debt has crossed $1.3 trillion for the first time, with delinquency rates at their highest since 2012, as millions of American households struggle with the compounding effects of three years of inflation on fixed incomes.
The 401(k) Millionaire Club: A Record 500,000 Americans Now Have Seven-Figure Retirement Accounts
Fidelity reports a record 500,000 American 401(k) account holders have crossed the $1 million threshold, driven by decades of consistent contributions, compound growth, and the ongoing bull market.
The US Dollar Hits Record High Against Major Currencies — Winners and Losers
The US dollar index has reached its strongest level in two decades, reshaping American trade, travel, and investment in ways that benefit some sectors and devastate others.