Interest Rates news and trends

NY Fed Links Crashing Consumer Sentiment to K-Shaped Economy
Economy // May 27, 2026

Lower-income Americans are facing high levels of economic insecurity and financial strain, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Fed Governor Says Iran War Causing More Uncertainty Than Tariffs
Economy // May 25, 2026

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller says interest rates should remain steady amid continued inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

GOP Lawmakers Push for New Fed-Treasury Accord 
Legal & Regulation // March 19, 2026

House Republicans want to draw new boundaries between the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Treasury. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

BIS Cautions Fed and Peers Against Rapid Iran War Rate Hikes
Economy // March 16, 2026

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said Monday (March 16) that central banks should not react too quickly to the spike in global energy prices caused by the conflict with Iran, because the increase could be temporary, Reuters reported Monday. Get the Full Story Complete...

Interviews & Exclusives
Colorado Court Ruling Puts BNPL Lending Models Under Fresh Pressure

November 19, 2025
Buy now, pay later (BNPL)’s rapid expansion across retail, travel, healthcare and even everyday essentials has made it one of the fastest-growing credit products in the United States, but its growth is increasingly shaped by changing legal and regulatory boundaries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free […]

Rising Mortgage Costs Push Affluent Families to the Financial Edge

August 04, 2025
For decades, homeownership has stood as the bedrock of the American dream — a symbol of prosperity, stability, and upward mobility. But for millions of U.S. households in 2025, that...

Fed’s Powell Tells House Committee Tariff-Based Inflation Will ‘Show Up’

June 24, 2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told Congress on Tuesday (June 24) that higher tariffs will likely lead to higher prices down the line – though when, and how much of,...

How Creative Financing and GenAI Are Changing the Homebuying Game

May 15, 2025
The real estate industry, like many others, is confronting structural challenges that require not only resilience but reinvention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Quick Reads
Citi Predicts Fed Rate Cuts Will Come Later Than Expected

June 18, 2026
Citigroup changed its expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, Reuters reported Thursday (June 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

NY Fed Links Crashing Consumer Sentiment to K-Shaped Economy

May 27, 2026
Lower-income Americans are facing high levels of economic insecurity and financial strain, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Fed Governor Says Iran War Causing More Uncertainty Than Tariffs

May 25, 2026
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller says interest rates should remain steady amid continued inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

GOP Lawmakers Push for New Fed-Treasury Accord 

March 19, 2026
House Republicans want to draw new boundaries between the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Treasury. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...