The Federal Reserve wrestles with how many interest rate cuts to make and how fast

With the Federal Reserve widely expected Wednesday to reduce its key interest rate by a quarter-point to about 4.1%, economists and Wall Street investors will be looking for signals about next steps: ... Read More

Federal Reserve cuts key rate by quarter-point, signaling concern over slowing labor market

The Fed cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows about the health of the U.S. labor market. Read More

The Federal Reserve Cut Interest Rates For the First Time This Year. Here's What It Means For Credit Cards and Mortgage Rates.

The Federal Reserve, which last cut interest rates in December 2024, is expected to reveal its first rate cut of the year on Wednesday. Economists and industry experts predicted a 94% chance of a ... Read More

Will the Fed cut rates today? See 5 economic charts that may determine its decision.

With the U.S. economy facing headwinds, the Federal Reserve faces pressure to trim interest rates this week for the first time since December 2024. Read More

Fed cuts interest rate amid tanking jobs market, ‘historically unusual’ economic conditions

The Federal Reserve opted for a move to address the declining employment sector even as inflation continues to rise. Read More

Fed cuts rates as plunging job gains trigger alarm for economy

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates Wednesday for the first time this year as the central bank attempts to ease pressure on the weakening U.S. job market. The Federal Open Market Committee ... Read More