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 ...

Jack Caporal is the Research Director for The Motley Fool and Motley Fool Money and has worked full-time for the company since 2021. Jack leads efforts to identify and analyze trends shaping investing ...

The Federal Reserve’s big interest-rate cut last week is rippling through markets. With additional cuts expected in the months ahead, investors are looking to history to gauge what’s next. First, the ...

The Federal Reserve’s most important monetary policy tool is the Fed Funds Interest Rate target. By raising or lowering this benchmark, the Fed hopes to influence the cost of credit throughout the ...

Investors need not worry about higher-for-longer interest rates, according to BMO's Brian Belski. He noted that stocks have historically performed just fine during periods of rising and elevated ...

One of the most notable bears on Wall Street finally flipped this week. Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson raised his price target for the S&P 500 over the next 12 months to 5,400 from 4,500, a 20% jump ...

Decoding interest rate swap quotes can be simple with the right guidance. Our article offers key insights and practical tips ...

Stocks are riding high heading into 2024. A recovery from the 2022 bear market, excitement about new generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and expectations that interest rates will ...

Central banks around the world are set to shift from raising to lowering interest rates in 2024. Moderating inflation and a resilient economy suggests the Fed has some breathing room. Bank of America ...