Interest rates are one of the things Wall Street cares most about because lower rates can lead to higher prices for stocks and other investments. The downside is they can also give inflation more fuel.

U.S. stocks are falling after a report suggested U.S. consumers are bracing for higher inflation, while a separate update gave a mixed picture of the job market. The S&P 500

U.S. stock indexes are holding relatively steady following a mixed report on the job market that analysts said may not change much for financial markets. The S&P 500 was up 0.2% in early trading Friday and remained on track for a modest gain for the week.

President Trump called for ending the so-called carried interest loophole, which saves financiers billions. It’s a tax break that has survived time after time.

President Donald Trump wants to end the carried interest loophole. Here's how the tax break benefits Wall Street investment managers.