Why rising interest rates are rattling investors

The stock market is struggling to adjust to a new era, where returns are no longer juiced by ultra-low rates

• Oct 11, 2018

Federal Reserve raises interest rates

The U.S. central bank announced at its September meeting that it would hike interest rates by a quarter percent.

• Sep 27, 2018
• 0:24

Fed hikes key rate, citing "strong" economy

The Fed sees unemployment dropping further and annual GDP at 3.1 percent, implying one more rate hike this year

• Sep 26, 2018

Here's how much Fed rate hike hits borrowers, savers

Consumer credit costs go up but also the money earned on CDs and online savings -- and you have ways to exploit that

• Sep 26, 2018

Fed interest rate hike: What higher rates mean for you, at any age

A higher rate can make loans more expensive, but also provide more rewards for savers

• Sep 26, 2018

3 key points to watch from the Fed on Wednesday

While another rate hike is nearly certain, Chairman Powell could also provide some hints about what's next

• Sep 25, 2018

Fed is ready for third rate hike this year

But as President Trump's trade war escalates, what's on tap for monetary policy next year is far less certain

• Sep 24, 2018

Money Diaries: Demystifying personal finance

A recently published report paints an alarming picture of the state of many Americans' personal finances. The Federal Reserve says four in 10 could not come up with $400 to cover an unexpected expense and two in 10 cannot pay their monthly bills in full. Lindsey Stanberry is the author of the new book, "Refinery29 Money Diaries: Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About Your Finances... And Everyone Else's." The book is based on Refinery29’s popular "Money Diaries" series, where women publicly track all of their expenses for one week for everyone to see and pick apart. Stanberry joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why women still feel awkward talking about money, the importance of savings and tips for changing the way you spend.

• Sep 3, 2018
• 5:55

Jay Powell signals more interest hikes to come

Despite President Donald Trump's complaints, the head of the U.S. central bank indicates rates will keep rising

• Aug 24, 2018

Powell could take on key issues in high-profile speech Friday

Investors will listen for anything the Federal Reserve chairman says about Trump's trade war and interest rates

• Aug 24, 2018

Fed official says Trump won't influence rate policy

Kansas City Fed President Esther George stresses the "firewalls" in place to ensure the central bank's independence

• Aug 23, 2018

This bull market can keep running

Some money managers never gave up the faith back in 2009, and they still see better days coming now

• Aug 22, 2018

3 reasons for the longest bull market ever

With the S&P 500 on the cusp of a longevity record for a rally, here's a look at what's powering the run

• Aug 22, 2018

Trump lashes out at Fed: "I should be given some help"

President told Reuters he is concerned the central bank's move to hike interest rates will slow U.S. economic growth

• Aug 20, 2018

America's bull market nears record for longevity

The ongoing rally in stocks since early 2009 could hardly have been predicted -- the question now: When will it end?

• Aug 20, 2018

How the Fed is unintentionally squeezing developing economies

The U.S. central bank is pushing up interest rates, causing investors to pull money from emerging markets

• Aug 15, 2018

Interest rates on CDs are finally above 3%

For the first time since the recession, savers can earn more than 3% annually on three-year CDs

• Aug 10, 2018

The dangers of Treasury bonds yielding 3 percent

Long-term interest rates are threatening to push bonds over a threshold that has spooked investors in the past.

• Aug 9, 2018

Fed stands pat on interest rates

Monetary policymakers say the U.S. economy is growing at a healthy rate, setting stage for hikes later this year

• Aug 1, 2018

Dollar hit as Trump says China, EU manipulate currency

U.S. currency softens after president lashes out at both global monetary policies and Federal Reserve rate hikes

• Jul 20, 2018

Trump calls Obama a "patsy" for Russia

Trump's remarks came in an interview with Joe Kernen of CNBC's "Squawk Box" that aired Friday morning

• Jul 20, 2018

Trump "not happy" with Fed hiking interest rates

President dismisses concerns about central bank's independence from White House: "I don't like ... rates going up"

• Jul 19, 2018

Fed's Powell shrugs off trade worries

The Federal Reserve chair was bullish on the economy, saying the typical worker is better off now than a year ago

• Jul 17, 2018

Where savers can finally earn a decent return

The Fed's interest rate hikes are leading to higher rates for your cash, but you have to know where to look

• Jul 16, 2018

Inflation risks making Fed chief's job harder

Fed chief Jerome Powell faces new pressure to raise rates thanks in part to President Trump's trade and tax actions

• Jul 12, 2018

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