Why Americans still can’t get cheaper mortgages, car loans or card balances after three Fed rate cuts
It takes time for the Fed’s decisions to filter through the economy — and then even more time for consumers to see the ...
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Won’t Show the Progress Officials Want to See
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure accelerated slightly in December, as price growth remains stubbornly above ...
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The Fed’s go-to inflation gauge heated up again
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge moved even higher in December, driven largely by rising energy prices as well ...
Stock Market News for Jan. 30: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher after Trump tariff comments spark choppy trading
Thursday's coverage included more tech earnings, focus on Trump's latest on potential tariffs and more analysis around Monday ...
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U.S. economy ends 2024 with solid growth, up 2.8% for full year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that gross domestic product — the economy ...
Fed holds rates steady, hitting pause after series of cuts
The central bank’s decision to pause at its first meeting of 2025 followed a series of cuts that began in September to ...
Fed guided by economic goals and the law, not politics, says Powell
Powell said the Fed is working to align its workforce policies with Trump but signaled that changes could be limited.
How Federal Reserve's interest rate pause will impact regular American wallets
The Federal Reserve is expected to pause rate cuts at its January 29 meeting, maintaining rates between 4.25% and 4.5%.
The Fed is hitting the pause button on rate cuts, for now. Here's the impact on your money.
Borrowers hoping for more financial relief from the Federal Reserve may have a wait on their hands, as the central bank is ...
Federal Reserve Pauses Interest Rate Cuts—First Meeting Without A Cut Since July
Fed chair Jerome Powell said he has not talked with Trump since the president demanded last week “interest rates drop ...
Powell Says Fed Is Meaningfully Above Neutral Rate
Powell made clear that Fed policymakers are in no rush to reduce interest rates further, after lowering borrowing costs by a ...
The Federal Reserve should resist pressure from Trump and defend its independence, experts say
President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.