Federal Reserve cuts interest rates amid economic uncertainty

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time this year, dropping it by a quarter point. The change could have an impact on many lending rates and the Fed suggested two more ... 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

The Federal Reserve wrestles with how many interest rate cuts to make and how fast

There are typically two different approaches the Fed takes to lowering borrowing costs: Either a measured pace that typically reflects a modest adjustment to its key rate, or a much more rapid set of ... Read More

The Fed cut interest rates. How quickly will you notice changes?

After a lengthy pause, the Federal Reserve on Sept. 17 announced a quarter percentage point cut to its benchmark interest rate. Economists say it is likely the first in a series of reductions that ... Read More

How will interest rate cuts affect you, economist explains

The Federal Reserve just cut a key interest rate by a quarter of a percent, a move aimed at supporting the economy as the job market shows signs of slowing. Here’s what that means for you, whether you ... Read More

Trump may have gotten what he wanted, but an interest rate cut is a bad sign for the economy

While we’re getting the rate cut that so many people wanted, it’s important to remember why: to protect consumers from a slowing economy. Read More

Economy Primed for Lower Interest Rates as Inflation Remains a Problem

Now that the Federal Reserve has signaled lower interest rates are likely to come in the next month or so, attention will turn back to the underlying health of the economy. That will be clearer this ... Read More

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates. How low will it go?

While inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target, economists expect a rate cut this September to address the weakening labor market. Read More

Investors overlook community bank stocks - but they're the economy's 'first responders' to Fed rate cuts

Community banks are a key mechanism for delivering credit to the real economy. The Federal Reserve is watching both sides of its dual mandate - employment and inflation - before making its next move. Read More

Portela: Cutting interest rates will unleash America’s economy

The Federal Reserve recently missed a critical opportunity to supercharge the American economy. Instead of acting decisively to cut interest rates, the Fed chose to hold steady, despite clear signs ... Read More

Jerome Powell hints long-awaited rate cuts are coming soon — the first during Trump’s term

Washington (CNN) — The job market is on such shaky ground that the Federal Reserve may soon need to cut interest rates to support the economy, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Friday at a key central ... Read More

Federal Reserve wrestles with how many interest rate cuts to make and how fast

With the Federal Reserve widely expected to reduce its key interest rate by a quarter-point to about 4.1%, economists and Wall Street investors will be looking Wednesday for signs of how deeply the Fe ... Read More