Interest rates

Two more increases are projected for this year, signaling more vigilance as the target approaches.

A March 10 employment report is the most significant data report before decision day, March 15.

An increase could help to head off the risks of an overheated economy, according to the latest meeting notes from the Central Bank.

The central bank provided little direction on when it might next raise borrowing costs, as officials grapple with the uncertainty created by a new presidential administration.

Change can be unsettling. Here’s how to calm jitters and show the benefits of rate fluctuations.

The move will potentially lead to marginally higher borrowing costs for consumers and companies while giving savers a boost.

Hint: The sharp move higher in bond yields has not spooked stock market investors.

Expect the bonds versus stocks pendulum to swing anew.

Meeting notes show some officials say a hike should happen in December.

As interest rates climb, advisers should diversify the fixed-income portion of their client’s overall portfolio.