If you're in the market for a home, keeping tabs on mortgage rates is more than just smart—it's essential. Even a small shift ...

By looking at the inflation rate each year, you can gain insight into how prices changed and how events around the globe ...

U.S. interest rates look too high, relative to inflation. A compelling argument can be made that U.S. interest rates are higher than they "should" be relative to inflation. The implication of that ...

Certificates of deposit offer a way to grow your money with fixed terms and set interest rates. For years, CDs have been a go-to for individuals seeking low-risk investment options. However, trends on ...

Moody’s stripped the US of its last top-notch credit rating. The MoneyShow Chart of the Day shows the CBOE 10-Year Treasury Note Yield Index (TNX) going back 12 months. TNX broke above the 50-day ...

Thirty-year mortgage rates fell to a one-year low today. The current average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.12%, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The average rate on a ...

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets ...

Subscribers to Chart of the Week received this commentary on Sunday, September 22. By Friday, the euphoria over the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut -- and subsequent Thursday melt up -- had worn ...

Explore the latest I bonds interest rate and how it compares to other inflation-protected investments Written By Written by Staff Deputy Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie Morris is a staff ...