Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices, inflation concerns

A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently ...

Iran war is making it harder for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates

Some economists think the Fed, facing inflationary pressures from rising energy prices, may not cut interest rates at all ...

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing economic uncertainty

Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.

Fed meeting recap: Central bank cuts rates for a 3rd time — and shows its biggest split in years

The Fed has cut interest rates for the third time in a row at December's meeting. Fed members were the most divided they've ...

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Fed’s Austan Goolsbee sees economic weakness, but not recession

Austan Goolsbee, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, says consumer spending has helped the U.S. economy ...
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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 ...
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What is the federal funds rate?

If you've been paying attention to chatter about interest rates in recent years, you've probably come across the term "federal funds rate" – or just "fed funds rate" for short. But what exactly is the ...
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The Fed just cut interest rates for the sixth time. Here’s why you’re not seeing much of a difference in your loans

Thanks to its latest decision on Wednesday – its final one for 2025 – the Federal Reserve has now reduced its key overnight lending rate by 1.75 percentage points since it began its rate-cutting cycle ...