Federal Reserve leaves key interest rate unchanged for fourth straight meeting

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

Federal Reserve is poised to hold interest rates steady despite pressure from Trump

This week’s Federal Reserve meeting isn’t expected to pack much drama. With uncertainty about the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on inflation and the economy still elevated, ... Read More

Americans say the economy is a top election issue. Here's how economists are grading it. - 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

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

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

Fed holds rates steady, eyes Trump tariff risks and inflation

The Fed, helmed by Chair Jerome Powell, is expected to hold rates steady this month despite pressure from President Donald Trump to make cuts. Read More

Why Has the Fed Held Rates Steady Despite Strong Economic Data?

Chair Powell acknowledged on Tuesday that “if you look in the rearview mirror and look at existing data that we’ve seen, you can make a good argument that would call for us to be at a neutral level.” ... Read More

‘Feelings-based recession’: More Americans fearful of finances despite economic data

The TransUnion survey found that 32% of consumers report being pessimistic about their household finances over the next 12 months. Read More

Mortgage rates aren’t moving, but the housing market appears undeterred

Mortgage rates have stagnated, but other data shows that housing is in relatively good shape due to rising supply and a resilient job market. Read More

Local economy 'muddling through' so far in 2025 | News | ktbs.com

And while interest rates aren’t historically high, they are relatively high for the last decade.” If interest rates do start to come down (6.95 in the first quarter), White wonders whether ... Read More

Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty

Despite holding the policy rate target steady, the median projection for the policy rate suggests the Fed is likely to begin cutting rates later this year. Click to read. Read More

RBI to cut rates by 25 bps on June 6, then once more in August - Reuters poll

The Reserve Bank of India will cut interest rates on June 6 for a third consecutive meeting and once more in August to support a weakened economy, according to a Reuters poll of economists whose ... Read More