The national debt has grown to more than $37 trillion. There is mounting concern in some quarters over how soon the ballooning debt will impact the lives of everyday Americans. As Paul Solman explains ...

The national debt has grown to more than $37 trillion. There is mounting concern in some quarters over how soon the ballooning debt will impact the lives of everyday Americans. As Paul Solman explains ...

Learn how the federal discount rate and the federal funds rate differ and their impact on bank lending, liquidity, and ...

Ed Yardeni, Yardeni Research president, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the latest market trends, state of the economy, the Fed's interest rate outlook, impact of tariffs on the markets, and more. Got a ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...

Credit card debt has become a growing problem for many Americans. Prices are still high, interest rates remain painful, and more families are relying on credit cards just to cover everyday costs. That ...

After three years of mortgage rates stuck above 6%, American homebuyers are showing signs of impatience with current borrowing costs as they anxiously await a shift in interest rates that will enable ...

Accelerating inflation in the U.S. and beyond is leaving the Federal Reserve and other central banks with an acute problem – ...

The President’s proposal to cap credit card rates at a maximum of 10% over the next year has gotten a lot of attention in the midst of a national affordability crisis. It’s understandable. Rates are ...

Bank of Japan Lifts Rates to 30-Year High; Data Problems in U.S. Inflation Report Will Linger for Months By Vicky Ge Huang The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate target to its highest level in 30 ...

On Friday, Jan. 9, President Trump shared a message on Truth Social calling for a credit card interest rate cap starting Jan. 20, 2026 — just 11 days after posting. His proposal would cap rates at 10% ...