CD rates could move after September 16, and savers have a very real decision to make before the Federal Reserve announces its next interest-rate move. The Fed meets September 15 and 16, and financial markets currently expect a quarter-point increase, a sharp change from expectations earlier this year.
That creates an unusual situation for anyone shopping for a CD: Lock in a rate now and potentially miss a better offer later, or wait and risk watching today’s attractive rate disappear. Neither choice guarantees the perfect outcome, but a little strategy can keep a savings decision from turning into a guessing game.
