Consumer News When The Fed Cuts Rates, What Will It Mean For Consumers

What does the Fed's rate cut mean for consumers?

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, the third rate cut this year. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more. Read More

What the Federal Reserve rate cut means for you

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday for the third time since September, bringing its key rate to about 3.6%, the lowest in nearly three years. Before ... Read More

What the Fed's December interest rate cut means for your wallet

The Federal Reserve cut rates for the third time this year at its final 2025 meeting.A rate cut could lower borrowing costs for mortgages and credit cards, bringing relief to consumers.The central ... Read More

A divided Fed cuts interest rates again, as concerns about the job market outweigh fears of tariff-fueled inflation

The cut of a quarter-point will likely make it cheaper for average Americans to secure mortgages, pay credit card debt or finance cars. Read More

Fed rate cut brings lower credit card costs while mortgage relief lags

The Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates for a third time in 2025. What's next for borrowers and consumers? Read More

Fed cuts rates for third time, but affordability concerns still rise

WASHINGTON ‒ With consumers focused on affordability heading into the holiday season, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he hears Americans’ concerns over high costs “loud and clear.” Still, it ... Read More