Interest Rates

• The Fed decision is expected to feature a rate cut and a lot more. Here's what to expect - The central bank is poised to deliver its third straight interest rate cut Wednesday, while firing a warning shot about what's ahead.
• Corporate America is upbeat on economy, but less so on President Trump's handling of it: CNBC CFO survey - A majority of CFOs are optimistic on the economy and see no recession in 2026, but their view of Trump's handling of the job of president is lukewarm at best.
• Federal Reserve live coverage: Fed set to cut interest rates for third time this year, 2026 forecast in focus - The Fed's final meeting of 2025 is expected to see a third interest rate cut from the central bank, with investors focusing on the outlook for 2026.
• Here's why you should open a CD account before the Fed's next meeting - Fed rate cuts cause CD rates to fall. So, with the next Fed meeting coming up — and a rate cut likely — now is a good time to open a CD and lock in today's high rates.
• Mortgage and refinance interest rates today for December 8, 2025: Will rates go down after the Fed meeting? - These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. People shouldn't necessarily wait until after the Fed meeting to lock in a rate, as rates are likely to hold steady.
• Why Dec. 10 Could Be a Big Day for the S&P 500 - That date could chart a path for the rest of 2025.
• No one’s talking about a dangerous new US housing trend. Why home equity agreements could trigger disaster for millions - HEAs may seem simple, but the devil is in the details.
• Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, December 5, 2025: A half-point lower than one year ago - These are today's mortgage and refinance interest rates. Mortgage rates are down a half-point since the same time last year. Lock in your rate today.
• India cuts rates to 5.25% as expected as central bank flags ‘weakness in some key economic indicators’ - India's central bank cut its policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, matching forecasts from economists polled by Reuters.
• Asia markets mostly rise after Wall Street gains on rate-cut hopes fueled by weak jobs data - The ADP report is the last jobs picture the Federal Reserve gets before it meets Dec. 9-10. Markets are now pricing in an 89% chance of a cut.