US savers

A new roundup of certificate of deposit rates from major US banks, including Chase, Bank of America and Citibank, is out for October 2, 2026. Savers are comparing offers across big lenders to lock in returns, with rate levels closely watched amid uncertainty over where interest rates head next.

New analysis from 24/7 Wall St. calculates that one US dollar from 2000 has the buying power of only about 52 cents today, underscoring the cumulative effect of more than two decades of inflation. The figure highlights how everyday costs, from groceries to housing, have roughly doubled since the turn of the millennium, fueling fresh debate about the erosion of purchasing power and what it means for savers and wage earners.