Today's CD rates still hover well above the national average. The Federal Reserve reduced its target interest rate three times in 2025. This has a ripple effect on deposit account rates, which means now could be your last chance to lock in today's high rates with a certificate of deposit (CD). Here's a look at today's best CD rates and where you can find the best offers. Best CD rates today Today, the highest CD rate is 4% APY. This rate is offered by Marcus by Goldman Sachs on its 1-year CD. Here is a look ...

As you'll see, the majority of top savings rates come from online banks. These institutions have much lower overhead costs than traditional banks, so they can pass those savings on to customers in the form of higher rates and lower fees. Here is a look at some of the best savings rates available today from our verified partners: National average savings account rates A high-yield savings account can be a good fit if you're looking for a secure place to store your money and earn a competitive interest rate w ...

One decision you'll face when shopping for a home equity line of credit or a home equity loan, is whether you want a variable or fixed interest rate. We discuss that in detail below. The best home equity lenders will be happy to discuss the pros and cons of both. HELOC and home equity loan rates: Monday, March 2, 2026 The average HELOC adjustable rate is 7.23%, according to real estate data analytics company Curinos. The national average fixed rate on a home equity loan is 7.44%. Both rates are based on app ...

Here is a look at some of today's best money market account rates: Historical money market account rates Money market account rates have fluctuated significantly in recent years, largely due to changes in the Federal Reserve's target interest rate. Find out which banks are offering the top rates. Money market accounts (MMAs) can be a great place to store your cash if you're looking for a relatively high interest rate along with liquidity and flexibility. Unlike traditional savings accounts, MMAs typically o ...

The experts are confounded. Mortgage rates are beating all expectations and setting new multi-year lows. According to the Zillow lender marketplace, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 5.81%. The 15-year fixed rate is setting a new low since 2022, at 5.32%. Current mortgage rates Here are the current mortgage rates, according to the latest Zillow data: Remember, these are the national averages and rounded to the nearest hundredth. Current mortgage refinance rates These are today's mortgage refinance ...

Global defense stocks jumped early Monday as investors reacted to a dramatic military escalation in the Middle East over the weekend. The sector was a rare bright spot amid a broader market sell-off triggered by fears of a wider regional conflict. Germany's Hensoldt and Britain's BAE Systems were among the top performers in the Stoxx 600, both up more than 5%. Defense names Thales, Renk, and Leonardo rose between 3.1% and 4.5%, while the broader Stoxx 600 index fell 1.4%, touching a two-week low. Stateside, ...

The question is how high could oil prices go in the case of a sustained conflict. ...

Real estate investment and asset management business Caliber has announced the sale of the Holiday Inn Ocotillo, Arizona, US, for $13m. The property belonged to Caliber Hospitality Trust (CHT), a Caliber-managed vehicle that invests in hospitality sector assets with a focus on hotel acquisitions and development. Proceeds from the sale will be combined with new equity raised through Caliber’s capital markets platform and institutional partners as part of CHT’s plan to expand its hotel portfolio starting ...

Core Viewpoint - Renewed conflict in the Middle East is creating new challenges for Asia's central banks, as it revives inflation risks at a time when price pressures had begun to stabilize across the region [1] Group 1 - The conflict in the Middle East is impacting economic stability in Asia, particularly concerning inflation [1] - Central banks in Asia are facing renewed inflationary pressures due to the geopolitical situation [1] - Price stability in the region had shown signs of improvement before the resurgence of conflict [1]

Core Insights - Swiss Re reported a net income of $4.8 billion for 2025, a 47% increase from $3.2 billion in 2024, driven by strong underwriting results in property and casualty operations [1] - The return on equity rose to 19.6%, up from 15% in 2024, indicating improved profitability [1] - The company aims for a net income target of $4.5 billion for the upcoming year [4] Property and Casualty (P&C) Segment - Net income from the P&C reinsurance segment more than doubled to $2.8 billion, up from $1.2 billion a year earlier, attributed to lower-than-expected natural catastrophe losses and stable investment returns [2] - Natural catastrophe claims totaled $813 million, primarily due to the Los Angeles wildfires and Hurricane Melissa, while man-made losses reached $345 million [2] - The P&C Re achieved a combined ratio of 79.4% for 2025, improving from 89.9% in the prior year [2] Corporate Solutions and Life & Health (L&H) Reinsurance - Corporate Solutions posted net income of $988 million for the year, a 19% increase from $829 million in 2024, with losses from major man-made events totaling $351 million [3] - The division's combined ratio improved to 86.5%, compared to 89.7% a year earlier [3] - L&H Reinsurance recorded net income of $1.3 billion in 2025, down from $1.5 billion in 2024 after a portfolio review, missing its target of around $1.6 billion [3] Strategic Moves - Swiss Re announced plans to sell its iptiQ Americas business and put its iptiQ EMEA L&H operations into run-off status, following earlier sales of other iptiQ businesses [4] - The board proposed a dividend of $8 per share for 2025, a 9% increase from the previous year's payout, and plans to buy back up to $1.5 billion worth of shares by the end of 2026 [5] Leadership Commentary - Swiss Re Group CEO Andreas Berger highlighted that the company delivered on key priorities in 2025, achieving the highest net income in its history due to disciplined underwriting and strong investment returns [6]