The relationship between interest rates and inflation is an important concept for investors to understand because of the widespread impacts it can have on the greater economy.

HELOC interest rates could change this week, depending on pending inflation news. Here's what to watch for.

On the surface, the relationship between interest rates and inflation is obvious: When prices get too high, the Federal Reserve counteracts by raising target interest rates. That makes borrowing ...

Inflation ticked back up to 2.6% in October. Here's what that rise could mean for mortgage rates.

Nominal interest rates are the stated rates, while real rates adjust for inflation. Real rates provide a more accurate picture of borrowing costs and investment returns by accounting for the ...

Headline inflation numbers are a bit higher than the Fed's target, but that's entirely due to the way shelter costs are estimated. Relative to ex-shelter inflation, interest rates remain quite ...

Inflation fell to its lowest level in more than three years in July. Consumer prices were up 2.9% from July 2023, clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting interest rates in September.

Perhaps the most significant driver of higher interest rates has been deep uncertainty about what the incoming administration will do on tariffs, immigration and the federal budget.

What do higher rates and inflation mean for your money? Higher inflation could mean interest rates remain at their relatively high levels.

When the Bank of Canada changes its policy interest rate, it affects every part of the economy – but that does not happen all at once. Learn more about how raising and lowering interest rates takes ...