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

I don’t see a recession in my forecast at all, but I do see slower growth through the year,” said Fed governor Christopher Waller, in an interview on CNBC. Read More

Why the Fed’s rate cut might not boost the economy

Not in recent years, however. Pay close attention to this history when analyzing the Federal Reserve’s imminent interest-rate decision. The yield curve is likely to become even more upwardly sloping ... Read More

Fed's Bostic: Inflation still main concern, though single quarter-point cut likely warranted this year

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 President Raphael ... Read More

Takeaways: If you’re confused about what’s next for the US economy, so is the Fed

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time since December to support America’s faltering labor market. However, the economy’s path forward looks murky, according to the ... Read More

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

In a sign of how unusual this week’s Federal Reserve meeting is, the decision it will make on interest rates — usually the main event — is just one of the key unknowns to ... Read More

Trump says Fed rate cuts will make a solid US economy even better. Is he right?

President Trump is attempting to reshape the Federal Reserve by firing Governor Lisa Cook. Trump believes lower interest rates will stimulate the housing market, while economists warn against rapid ... 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

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

For months, Federal Reserve officials have concentrated most of their commentary on the threat of higher inflation stemming from the White House’s aggressive tariff program. But there has been a ... Read More