BP Employees,
What changed this month
The interest rates used to calculate your BP RAP pension lump‑sums didn’t move much over the past month. However, we are forecasting that these rates will decline moderately next month.
What’s driving the outlook
In late August, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at the annual Jackson Hole conference, signaling that the Fed may be close to starting rate cuts as inflation shows signs of cooling. At the same time, President Trump has been openly pushing for lower rates, arguing that the economy needs lower rates to promote more growth heading into the fall. These headlines are creating expectations in the market that rates could begin trending down as soon as September.
Looking ahead
Based on current market and economic conditions, we expect the rates used to calculate your BP pension will come down somewhat next month. While nothing is guaranteed, the combination of Fed commentary and political pressure is pointing in that direction.
Why this matters
When rates go down it can impact your pension lump‑sum value. Even modest changes can make a noticeable difference in the amount you could receive.
What you can do
If you’re thinking about retiring or want to see how your lump‑sum might change, reach out to us. We can run the numbers and give you an updated estimate based on the latest information. As well as help you plan for when the optimal month could be to collect your pension.
Severance Packages
BP has recently offered severance packages to employees in several divisions across their North American operations. If you are one of those affected people, now is an especially important time to make sure you understand and know what your options are. Capstone RIA can help you with understanding your BP retirement plans and how you can make an informed decision for your personal situation.
If you would like to discuss your situation in more detail, email us at info@CapstoneRIA.com or you can contact our office directly at (877) 739-6007, and we will be happy to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our Financial Advisors.
Next update
We’ll keep tracking the data and will send another update next month.
Best wishes,
Capstone RIA
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