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

What the Federal Reserve rate cut means for you

NEW YORK (AP) — 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 ... Read More

What December's Fed rate cut means for your mortgage, credit card, auto loan, student debt and savings

From credit cards and car loans to mortgage rates, student loans and savings accounts, here's a look at the ways a Fed rate cut could affect your finances. Read More

The Fed made its third cut of the year. Here’s what borrowers and savers can expect

Here’s how the central bank’s latest cut will affect loans, savings accounts and investments—and what financial moves to consider ... Read More

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

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 cuts interest rates again: What's next for mortgages, credit cards

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