Why Isn't the Fed Cutting Interest Rates? What To Know

The central bank remains cautious, even as calls for rate cuts grow louder from the White House and other policymakers. Read More

Why the Fed isn't ready to cut rates yet, according to Powell

Fed Chair Jerome Powell is holding off on rate cuts, citing uncertainty from tariffs and economic data, despite political pressure. Read More

Fed Minutes Underscore Divisions Over Pace of Interest Rate Cuts

The U.S. central bank’s decision to hold interest rates steady in June was unanimously supported, but officials were starting to splinter over the path forward. Read More

In the Fed's hunt for a reason to cut rates, surveys and tariffs make answers elusive

Recent national and global surveys of business executives have highlighted the U.S. Federal Reserve's dilemma in determining if slowing growth or inflation is the greater risk to the U.S. economy, ... Read More

Why the Fed is likely to cut interest rates again despite ... - MSN

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for a 3rd straight meeting despite a recent inflation pick-up and solid economy and job market. Read More

Fed may cut rates sooner and faster than expected if inflation keeps ...

The Fed is anticipated to hold its benchmark overnight rate steady in the 4.25%-4.50% range at its meeting later this month, but investors had expected the pause to last until perhaps June, with ... Read More

Fed rate decision will be big economic news this week. How much traders ...

As Fed chair Jerome Powell announced the first 0.25% interest-rate increase on March 16, 2022, he repeated "price stability" 23 times – underscoring the Fed's north star for months to come. Read More

Fed holds interest rates steady, but cut expected soon

The chances of an interest rate cut in September stand at more than 85%, according to the CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of market sentiment. The same tool showed the odds of a rate cut on Wednesday ... Read More

Federal Reserve interest rate cut: December 2024 - NBC News

The Federal Reserve announced a quarter-point cut to its key interest rate Wednesday, an effort to keep what appears to be a steady but cooling economy stable. The move, the Fed's third rate cut ... Read More

Fed cuts key interest rate by quarter point in second rate decrease

The lower-than-expected jobless rate and higher inflation could lead the Fed to cut its rate less sharply, leaving it at 3.5% to 3.75% by the end of 2025 instead of the 3.25% to 3.5% Fed officials ... Read More

The Fed cut rates by half-point: What to know - Fox Business

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in four years, announcing a 50 basis point cut and policymakers forecasting additional cuts amid progress in slowing inflation. Read More

The Fed cut rates for the first time in 4 years. What does ... - CBS News

Feds cut interest rate for first time since 2020. Here’s what that could mean for your wallet. 02:45 It's been a long and bumpy road to the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut in more than ... Read More