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

'The economy's breaking': Economists say Fed cut interest rate to manage 'risk' of Trump

After the Federal Reserve announced a slight reduction in the interest rate, several prominent economists observed that the nation's central bank was making noticeable moves in direct response to ... Read More

The Fed just cut rates. But relief might not come quickly enough for some Americans

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time this year, a move that could provide some relief for Americans from the higher cost of living. But there is a deepening ... Read More

The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut rates

The Federal Reserve is facing economic uncertainty and political pressure as it meets this week to decide whether to cut interest rates. 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

Fed's Bostic: Inflation Still Main Concern, Though Single Quarter-Point Cut Likely Warranted This Year

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -High inflation remains the U.S. Federal Reserve's main risk, though evidence of a weaker labor market still likely warrants a single quarter-point rate cut this year, Atlanta Fed ... Read More

Fed officials struggle to explain slowing economy, adding to the sense a rate cut is coming

Fed governor Christopher Waller was one of four central bank officials to highlight slow growth this week. For months, Federal Reserve officials have concentrated most of their commentary on the ... Read More

U.S. Economy Slows as September Rate-Cut Chances Grow — Chicago Fed

The U.S. economy is losing pace, according to a monthly index released Monday, adding to the likelihood that policymakers will move to lower interest rates next month. The Chicago Fed's National ... Read More