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CD rates forecast for 2024: Expect banner year for savers with strong yields, lower inflation rate
The year 2023 came to a close with yields that had peaked on certificates of deposit (CDs) and other deposit accounts. Although Federal Reserve rate cuts are possible in 2024, it should remain a strong year for savers as annual percentage yields (APYs) stay high overall and inflation hopefully cools further.
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What is inflation?
Here’s a breakdown of what inflation is and isn’t, as well as why it matters so much for your wallet.
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Signs of a recession
The U.S. economy looks like it's still on stable footing, but high inflation and rising interest rates could challenge that down the road.
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Fed's interest rate decision
The biggest winners and losers from the Fed's interest rate decision.
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FOMC: what to expect
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