Interest rates

But it's great for Americans who want to buy imports.

The median payment on a new mortgage increased almost 9% from March to April.

For those who understand Fed lingo, the minutes can hint at divisions or disagreements, and where Fed policy may be headed.

More homebuyers are applying for adjustable-rate mortgages, which often come with a lower initial monthly payment. But borrowers could end up paying more in the long run.

Until the ECB became the first major central bank to try it, making interest rates negative seemed like defying economic gravity.

The average savings rate is still just 0.07%. Part of the reason: Banks have too much money. Let us explain.

Here in the U.S., the Fed is trying to cool an overactive economy. In China, the goal is to juice one that's flagging.

Credit Counselors can work with banks to bring down interest rates in order to get debt paid off.

“I think it's important to look back at history,” said the former leader of the U.S. central bank.

Interest on new federal student loans is based on the 10-year Treasury yield. The pause on repayments will end Aug. 31.