Editor's Note: APYs listed in this article are up-to-date as of the time of publication. They may fluctuate (up or down) as the Fed rate changes. Select will update as changes are made public. Some ...

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You might see the terms "interest rate" and "annual percentage yield" (APY) used interchangeably when talking about interest-bearing accounts like HYSAs and CDs. The two are related — and both are ...

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged, marking the central bank's first pause after three consecutive rate cuts last year. The Fed maintained its ...

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The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady after its January meeting, with Chair Jerome Powell striking a more optimistic tone on the U.S. labor market after concerns prompted three rate ...

The Federal Reserve chose to pause rate cuts, even as it faces relentless attacks from President Trump for not cutting borrowing costs fast enough. By Ana Swanson Ana Swanson covers trade and economic ...

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Dropping rates more than conditions warrant would stimulate the economy in the short term but could lead to trouble, our columnist says. By Jeff Sommer Jeff Sommer writes Strategies, a weekly column ...

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