How much are interest rates likely to rise
6 days ago Kiplinger's latest forecast on interest rates Retail sales, Retail and food service sales, excluding autos and gas, should rise 3.5% in 2020 More » It is likely to cut by a full percentage point at its March 18 meeting, bringing the federal funds rate Low rates won't boost business borrowing much, though. Likewise, an increase in interest rates sends the price of bonds lower, negatively impacting fixed-income investors. As rates rise, people are also less likely to 2 May 2019 However, declining gas and electricity prices, and a weak exchange rate is likely to keep inflation in check, restricting the need to push up interest