Economy relatively strong despite high interest rates

The U.S. economy hasn’t really given Americans a reason to be optimistic over the past fear years. Sky high mortgage rates, persistent inflation, and the Fed’s waffling on interest rates have ... Read More

Why the U.S. economy is still strong despite the Fed's 2022-'23 rate ...

Meanwhile, Treasury yields held relatively steady, with the benchmark 10-year rate BX:TMUBMUSD10Y closing not far from its seven-month high reached last Friday. Joseph Adinolfi contributed ... Read More

Americans say the economy is a top election issue. Here's ... - CBS News

New CBS News poll highlights stark divide between Harris, Trump voters 04:06. With less than three weeks until the U.S. presidential election, millions of Americans say the economy is a top issue ... Read More

Federal Reserve is poised to hold interest rates steady despite ... - MSN

Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. ... Despite the Fed’s relatively high interest rates, ... saying lower rates would boost the economy broadly, ... Read More

Fed Chair Powell says US economy in a 'solid position' as central bank weighs rate cut timing

Fed Chair Jerome Powell testified that the U.S. economy is in a "solid position" with unemployment relatively low and inflation slightly above the central bank's 2% target. Read More

U.S. economic growth revised up to solid 3 percent annual rate for ...

To fight spiking prices, the Fed raised its benchmark interest rate 11 times in 2022 and 2023, lifting it to a 23-year high and helping shrink annual inflation from a peak of 9.1 percent to 2.9 ... Read More

Fed keeps interest rates steady amid concerns on tariffs ... - MSN

Despite the heightened risks for the economy, Powell said the Fed’s current interest rate policy is in a “good place” while it awaits further clarity on tariffs and ultimately the ... Read More

Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged despite Trump pressure ...

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at a 4.25% to 4.5% range at its June meeting, making it the fourth consecutive meeting in which it held rates steady. Read More

June Jobs Report Dashes July Rate Cut Hopes: What the Experts Are Saying

The June jobs report shows that hiring remains strong and gives the Fed a little extra breathing room when it comes to interest rates. 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