Interest Rates

• Home Values in the West Drop for 9th Straight Month—These Metros Saw Steepest Declines - For nine months in a row, home values have declined in the West, and these major metros took the hardest hit.
• Fed Keeps Close Eye on Labor Market as It Assesses Further Cuts - For the central bank to lower interest rates again, officials will likely need to see more notable signs that unemployment is rising.
• Best high-yield savings interest rates today, January 9, 2026 (up to 4% APY return) - Savings interest rates are the highest they’ve been in over a decade. Here’s where you can find the best savings interest rates today.
• Treasury Secretary Bessent says more Fed rate cuts are 'only ingredient missing' for stronger economy - Bessent on Thursday pressed the administration's desire for lower interest rates, saying they are the key to future economic growth.
• Asia-Pacific markets open mixed as Trump rattles defense firms and oil prices slide - Overnight, the S&P 500 and the Down Jones Industrial Average snapped a three-day winning streak.
• Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, January 7, 2026: A long stretch of stability - These are today's mortgage and refinance interest rates. The 30-year fixed rate has seen little movement since October. Lock in your rate today.
• Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher after U.S. captures Venezuela’s Maduro, oil slips - Asia-Pacific markets were set to open the first official trading week of 2026 on a firmer footing after the U.S. said it captured Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, with oil prices easing.
• Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, January 3, 2026: Almost exactly where they were one week ago - These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates continue to hover within a range and are a fraction over 6%. Lock in your rate today.
• 3 Dividend Stocks to Hold for the Next 3 Years - In the medium to long term, these three dividend stocks could provide juicy payouts and strong price appreciation.
• Best high-yield savings interest rates today, January 2, 2026 (up to 4% APY return) - Savings interest rates are the highest they’ve been in over a decade. Here’s where you can find the best savings interest rates today.