↑ Interest Rates Fed's Powell says Trump administration has threatened him with a criminal indictment - WASHINGTON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - The Trump administration has threatened to indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over Congressional testimony he gave last summer about a Fed building project, an action Powell called a "pretext" to gain Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher, tracking Wall Street gains on U.S. jobs data - Investors will be keeping an eye on oil prices as protests continue in Iran and U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly is weighing options to intervene.Why the Fed shouldn't be cutting rates 'at all' right now - Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari sits down with Opening Bid host Brian Sozzi to explain why he doesn't think the Federal Reserve needs to cut interest rates anytime soon. To watch more expert insights and analysis on Home Values in the West Drop for 9th Straight Month—These Metros Saw Steepest Declines - For nine months in a row, home values have declined in the West, and these major metros took the hardest hit.Fed Keeps Close Eye on Labor Market as It Assesses Further Cuts - For the central bank to lower interest rates again, officials will likely need to see more notable signs that unemployment is rising.Best high-yield savings interest rates today, January 9, 2026 (up to 4% APY return) - Savings interest rates are the highest they’ve been in over a decade. Here’s where you can find the best savings interest rates today.Treasury Secretary Bessent says more Fed rate cuts are 'only ingredient missing' for stronger economy - Bessent on Thursday pressed the administration's desire for lower interest rates, saying they are the key to future economic growth.Asia-Pacific markets open mixed as Trump rattles defense firms and oil prices slide - Overnight, the S&P 500 and the Down Jones Industrial Average snapped a three-day winning streak.Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, January 7, 2026: A long stretch of stability - These are today's mortgage and refinance interest rates. The 30-year fixed rate has seen little movement since October. Lock in your rate today.Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher after U.S. captures Venezuela’s Maduro, oil slips - Asia-Pacific markets were set to open the first official trading week of 2026 on a firmer footing after the U.S. said it captured Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, with oil prices easing.