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What the Federal Reserve rate cut means for you

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday for the third time since September, bringing its key rate to about 3.6%, the lowest in nearly three years. Read More

Rick Rieder Bemoans Higher Rates In Economy Of Haves And Have Nots

When your name is being bandied about for the job of Federal Reserve chairman, people tend to listen to you, especially when you might be making the counterintuitive argument that interest rates ought ... Read More

One Last Fed Rate Cut for 2025 — What Does It Mean For You?

The Fed cuts rates again at its December meeting and members project at least one 25-basis point cut next year. Read More

Will borrowers see lower rates? What the Fed's interest rate cut means for you

If the Fed holds interest rates steady as a means of protecting against inflation, it risks a deeper slowdown of the labor market. On the other hand, by lowering rates to stimulate hiring, the Fed ... Read More

What the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut means for consumers

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody Analytics, about the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates and what it means for consumers. Read More

The economy is giving mixed signals. Here’s what experts say they mean

If you’re confused about the economy right now, you’re in good company. Experts are also grappling with conflicting indicators, imperfect data and flashing caution signs. By some indicators, things ... Read More

What the Fed's December interest rate cut means for your wallet

The Fed cut interest rates at its December meeting. Here's how it affects your money — from mortgages and auto loans to credit cards and savings. Read More

Federal Reserve cuts key rate, sees healthier economy next year

The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months, a move that could attract ire ... Read More

Economists warn tough inflation fight means high interest rates are here for decades

High inflation could have a crushing impact on struggling Aussie families with one expert warning high prices and interest rates could persist for decades. Read More

Could Generation Alpha Reshape the Economy? Here's What It Means for the Rest of Us

Learn how Generation Alpha's tech-savvy habits, spending power, and early money skills could transform the economy, plus what it could mean for other older generations. Read More

How AI Could Reshape the Economy and the Job Market: Here's Fed Chair Powell's Perspective

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says AI spending is lifting growth and could help boost productivity, but raises questions about the impact it may have on the labor market. Read More

5 buying habits that experts say are key signs of a looming recession

Two financial experts give their take on what spending habit changes might indicate that a recession is looming. Read More