high interest rates

High interest rates are the cost of borrowing money, set by central banks to control inflation and influence economic activity. They increase the return on savings and the cost of loans for consumers and businesses.

Why it’s in the news: They are in the news now as a tool being used by central banks to combat inflation and as a factor impacting global financial markets and retirement strategies.

Latest on high interest rates

• The hidden silver lining of high interest rates: safer, cheaper retirement income
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