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

Fed cuts interest rate amid tanking jobs market, ‘historically unusual’ economic conditions

The Federal Reserve opted for a move to address the declining employment sector even as inflation continues to rise. Read More

What the Federal Reserve's Expected Interest Rate Change Means for Small Businesses

Discover how Federal Reserve interest rate moves affect small business borrowing, cash flow, and growth, plus strategic steps to stay resilient and proactive. Read More

Slower hiring, rising prices, wary consumers: Fed’s beige book points to sluggish economy

Businesses were “hesitant to hire” because of weaker sales and uncertainty tied to U.S. trade wars, the Federal Reserve said, but tariffs have only exacerbated inflation by a “moderate or modest ... Read More

Fed cuts rates as plunging job gains trigger alarm for economy

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates Wednesday for the first time this year as the central bank attempts to ease pressure on the weakening U.S. job market. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) — ... Read More

Stocks wobble as Wall Street wrangles with whether the job market is too weak

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks wobbled lower on Friday as Wall Street questioned whether the U.S. job market has slowed by just enough to get the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to help the economy ... Read More

Employers added 22,000 jobs in August, falling short of forecasts, as labor market cools

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets ... Read More