/tags/interest-rates Interest Rates en-US Copyright Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:01:11 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2022-11-02/the-fed-orders-another-jumbo-interest-rate-hike-many-are-wondering-whats-next The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 0.75 percentage points Wednesday, as part of its ongoing effort to fight inflation. The big question is, what happens next. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:01:11 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2022-11-02/the-fed-orders-another-jumbo-interest-rate-hike-many-are-wondering-whats-next Scott Horsley /npr-news/npr-news/2022-07-27/another-big-fed-rate-hike-is-here-to-battle-inflation-economy-hangs-in-balance U.S. Federal Reserve raises rates for fourth time in 2022, this time by another three-quarters of a percentage point to battle inflation. It's at a size and pace we haven't seen since the 1980s. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:00:04 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2022-07-27/another-big-fed-rate-hike-is-here-to-battle-inflation-economy-hangs-in-balance David Gura /2022-07-06/soaring-interest-rates-impact-those-looking-for-a-home-in-columbus Homebuyers across the country have decided to backpedal after the largest interest rate increase in more than 20 years. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:00:27 GMT /2022-07-06/soaring-interest-rates-impact-those-looking-for-a-home-in-columbus Natasha Williams /2022-06-21/rising-interest-rates-impact-columbus-robust-housing-market The Federal Reserve interest rate hike may sideline some buyers. Tue, 21 Jun 2022 20:03:50 GMT /2022-06-21/rising-interest-rates-impact-columbus-robust-housing-market Natasha Williams /2022-06-20/the-interest-rate-hike-and-the-columbus-housing-market Keller Williams Consultant Realtor Andrea Boegler said her buyers are already feeling the impacts of the rate hike. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 09:00:00 GMT /2022-06-20/the-interest-rate-hike-and-the-columbus-housing-market Natasha Williams /2022-06-16/npr-news/2022-06-16/who-wins-and-who-loses-when-the-fed-hikes-interest-rates The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it will increase its benchmark interest rate by 0.75%, matching the largest increase in decades. Here's what that means for everyday Americans. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 13:39:09 GMT /2022-06-16/npr-news/2022-06-16/who-wins-and-who-loses-when-the-fed-hikes-interest-rates Becky Sullivan /npr-news/npr-news/2022-05-06/beware-new-student-loan-borrowers-interest-rates-are-about-to-jump Student loan interest rates reset every May. This year, they're on the rise. Fri, 06 May 2022 09:00:18 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2022-05-06/beware-new-student-loan-borrowers-interest-rates-are-about-to-jump Cory Turner /npr-news/npr-news/2022-05-04/the-fed-raises-interest-rates-by-the-most-in-over-20-years-to-fight-inflation The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by half a percentage point Wednesday, in an effort to cool off demand and lower inflation. Consumer prices have been rising at the fastest pace in 40 years. Wed, 04 May 2022 18:26:22 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2022-05-04/the-fed-raises-interest-rates-by-the-most-in-over-20-years-to-fight-inflation Scott Horsley /2022-03-16/the-federal-reserve-raises-interest-rates-for-the-first-time-since-2018 The central bank raises its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point in an effort to tamp down inflation. Additional rate hikes are likely in the months to come. Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:00:56 GMT /2022-03-16/the-federal-reserve-raises-interest-rates-for-the-first-time-since-2018 Scott Horsley /news-partners/2020-03-15/markets-in-europe-asia-plummet-after-central-banks-slash-rates-amid-coronavirus The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate to near zero — a dramatic move not seen since the depths of the 2008 financial crisis. The Bank of England and Bank of Japan made similar moves. Sun, 15 Mar 2020 21:14:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-03-15/markets-in-europe-asia-plummet-after-central-banks-slash-rates-amid-coronavirus Avie Schneider, Scott Neuman