Will the Fed cut rates on Wednesday? 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

The Fed is likely to cut rates for the first time this year. Here's what that means for credit cards and housing costs.

Economists expect the Fed to make the first rate cut of the year this week. Here's what that means for savings, mortgages, and more. Read More

Why the Fed’s rate cut might not boost the economy

Not in recent years, however. Pay close attention to this history when analyzing the Federal Reserve’s imminent interest-rate decision. The yield curve is likely to become even more upwardly sloping ... Read More

Fed Chair Powell opens door to September rate cut in Jackson Hole speech, says economic outlook 'may warrant' change in stance

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell opened the door to a September rate cut on Friday, saying in a speech in Jackson Hole that "the baseline outlook and the shifting balance of risks may warrant ... Read More

U.S. Economy Slows as September Rate-Cut Chances Grow — Chicago Fed

The U.S. economy is losing pace, according to a monthly index released Monday, adding to the likelihood that policymakers will move to lower interest rates next month. The Chicago Fed's National ... Read More

Powell signals Fed may cut rates soon even as inflation risks remain

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday opened the door ever so slightly to lowering a key interest rate in the coming months but gave no hint on the timing of a move and ... Read More

Powell opens door to potential rate cut in speech highlighting rising economic risks

Jerome Powell appeared Friday to open the door to the central bank’s first rate cut of President Donald Trump’s second term as the Federal Reserve chair indicated that current monetary policy may be ... Read More