Will the Fed’s quarter-point cut really help your finances? What it means for mortgages, credit-card bills, savings rates and more.

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its federal-funds rate by 25 basis points during its highly anticipated meeting this week to address growing concerns about the health of the U.S. economy. But ... Read More

What the federal interest rate cut means for you and the US economy

The Fed just cut interest rates. What does that mean for your loans, savings — and the U.S. economy? Here’s what experts say. 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, ... Read More

The Fed announces quarter-point interest rate cut. What it means for you

The Federal Reserve announced its first rate cut of the year, bringing its key interest rate down to a range of 4% to 4.25%. Read More

‘No One Should Be Very Confident’: Four Economists Dissect Trump and the Economy

Ms. Patterson is an economist who has held senior roles at JPMorgan Chase and Bridgewater Associates. Mr. Cass, Dr. Furman and Dr. Summers are economists and contributing Opinion writers. Read More

What A Fed Rate Cut Could Mean for Your Wallet

The central bank is expected to announce a rate cut this week, a move that will ripple across the economy and affect millions of Americans. Read More

US economy has likely stalled, with 50% risk of recession in 2 years, says Barclays. What it may mean for you

In a research note published Aug. 25, Barclays economists shared their view that the U.S. economy has likely entered a “stall ... For example, the relatively high rates right now may mean that you are ... Read More

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates. What would this mean for you?

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers about the Federal Reserve meeting this week and what the expected interest rate cut could mean for the economy. Read More

3 big things you need to know about the economy following today's brutal jobs report

Friday's jobs report shows it's a brutal time to look for work, the US isn't in a recession, and there's a high chance the Fed cuts interest rates. Read More

The Economy Looks Shaky. So, Why Is The Stock Market Surging?

There's a massive disconnect between different indicators of the economy's health: economic indicators are waving red flags about employment and inflation, while financial markets are surging, seeing ... Read More

US economy has likely stalled, with 50% risk of recession in 2 years, says Barclays. What it may mean for you

In a research note published Aug. 25, Barclays economists shared their view that the U.S. economy has likely entered a “stall state.” The bank's “tipping points” model now places odds of a recession ... Read More