Interest Rates
As of January 20, 2026, the era of ultra-low interest rates feels like a distant memory, replaced by a "restrictive-but-stable" environment that has fundamentally altered the American financial landscape. While the Federal Reserve spent much of 2025 easing the benchmark rate from its 2024 peak of 5.5%
Consumer Credit
The Federal Reserve's latest G.19 report for September has unveiled a significant slowdown in U.S. consumer borrowing, painting a picture of increasing consumer caution in the face of persistent elevated interest rates. This deceleration in credit growth, which saw total outstanding credit rise by a modest
Federal Reserve
In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve recently announced a quarter-point reduction in its benchmark short-term interest rate, a decision poised to ripple through the U.S. economy and directly impact consumers' credit card rates, mortgage payments, and auto loans. This strategic adjustment, occurring in late 2025, underscores