The Federal Reserve’s September 16, 2026, Summary of Economic Projections—better known for its dot plot—points to one additional interest rate hike in 2026 after Wednesday’s already-delivered quarter-point increase. In plain terms: officials... Read more »
If the Federal Reserve raises rates this afternoon — the outcome markets still assign roughly a 93% to 94.5% probability ahead of the Wednesday, September 16, 2026 decision around 2:00 p.m. ET... Read more »
The Fed rate hike countdown is no longer a vague macro story. The FOMC’s two-day meeting started Tuesday, September 15, 2026, and the policy decision lands Wednesday, September 16 at 2:00 p.m.... Read more »
The bond market just crossed a line investors have watched for years. On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield climbed through the 5% mark — prints around 5.02%–5.04% in... Read more »
The bond market just crossed a line investors have watched for years. On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield climbed through the 5% mark — prints around 5.02%–5.04% in... Read more »
When the Federal Reserve decides to nudge interest rates up, it’s not just a headline you hear on the news; it directly impacts the money in your pocket, especially when it comes... Read more »
When the Federal Reserve decides to nudge interest rates higher, it’s a signal that can make people scratch their heads. Suddenly, that money sitting in your regular savings account might not be... Read more »
Agents and brokers are likely to continue encountering hesitant consumers, as the University of Michigan reports that preliminary sentiment dropped for the second month in a row on Sept. 11. The consumer... Read more »
Get ready, because the next two years, from 2026 to 2028, look like they’ll mean interest rates stay pretty much where they are now, maybe even go up a tiny bit before... Read more »
Defying expectations, the U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, marking a major turnaround after two consecutive months of losses, while the national unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%. The latest report... Read more »