Financial Relief in 2024: After years of high borrowing costs, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times in 2024 due to cooling inflation.
Mortgage Rates Forecast: Despite Fed rate cuts, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate is around 6.91%, projected to hover between 6% and 7% in 2025.
Credit Card Rates: Credit card rates are expected to remain high, with an estimated average of 19.8% by the end of 2025.
Impact of Tariffs: There is uncertainty over President-elect Donald Trump’s economic policies, which could affect inflation and borrowing costs.
Savings and CD Rates: While CD and savings account rates may decline, top-yielding offers could still provide significant returns, with 1-year CDs possibly at 3.7% by year-end 2025.