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

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

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

The Federal Reserve is facing economic uncertainty and political pressure as it meets this week to decide whether to cut interest rates. Read More

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time this year

"The labor market is really cooling off," said Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who's been under unprecedented pressure to slash rates. Read More

Federal Reserve shows unexpected unity, independence as it weathers Trump’s attacks

The Federal Reserve’s nearly-unanimous decision Wednesday to reduce its key interest rate was seen by many observers as a quiet show of unity and independence amid President Donald Trump’s relentless ... Read More

Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in first cut since December

The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market. Read More

The Federal Reserve Cut Interest Rates For the First Time This Year. Here's What It Means For Credit Cards and Mortgage Rates.

The Federal Reserve, which last cut interest rates in December 2024, is expected to reveal its first rate cut of the year on Wednesday. Economists and industry experts predicted a 94% chance of a ... Read More

The Federal Reserve Could Cut Rates in September, Although Recent Inflation Data Adds Nuance

The prospect of a forthcoming interest rate reduction by the Federal Reserve has gained traction, exciting investors. Following a consumer inflation report that was more moderate than expected, the ... 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