Global interest rates are rising. Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages.

With high mortgage rates and a limited inventory of homes to contend with, it can be difficult to find affordable options. But, doing so isn't impossible. That's especially true if you have a strong credit score and overall application.

The national average savings account interest rate is 0.38% as of August 2026, per FDIC data. See how rates have changed and where to find a better rate.

If you own bonds, they may be in a broad fund that hasn’t lost much money. And that fund may do much better in the next several years.

The price of gold has declined since late last week after the metal hit a 15-week high in late August.

Markets reacted sharply to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish Jackson Hole comments suggesting potential future interest rate hikes.

An online lender sends cash overnight, then tells the borrower her state's consumer protections have no authority over the loan. That argument is showing up in federal complaint records far more often,

Banks have lowered FCNR(B) deposit rates following the closure of the special swap window. Major banks like Axis, HDFC and ICICI revised their rates significantly from earlier highs.

The U.S.-Canada trade dispute and the descent into a retaliatory tariff blitz have complicated the job for the Bank of Canada ahead of its Wednesday decision.