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.
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Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.
Some economists think the Fed, facing inflationary pressures from rising energy prices, may not cut interest rates at all this year.
The president is turning to a former Fed official as his nominee to replace outgoing Chair Jerome Powell.
President Trump says he is nominating Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, filling a powerful economic policy role as the president pushes for lower interest rates.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the benefits of Trump Accounts and addressed affordability concerns in an interview with CBS News.
The Federal Open Market Committee kept the federal funds rate steady, following three rate cuts last year.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicts that first-quarter economic growth will heat up to 5%. But sustaining that pace won't be easy, economists say.
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
The Federal Reserve will announce if they will cut rates again in December's meeting — their last meeting of 2025. The decision will determine whether borrowers get more relief on interest rates.
Bitcoin has erased all of its 2025 gains and is on track for its worst monthly performance since 2022. Here's what experts say about the decline.
The Fed on Wednesday announced its second interest-rate cut of 2025, reducing borrowing costs in a move to spur U.S. hiring.
Concerns about a weakening labor market may outweigh worries about rising inflation, tipping the Fed toward another rate cut, economists say.
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
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.
President Trump has said he is firing Cook from her role over allegations she made false representations on mortgage agreements several years ago.
Americans' confidence in finding a new job fell to the lowest measure on record, new government survey shows.
Employers added far fewer jobs last month than economists had predicted, prompting some experts to reassess the economy.
Persistent inflation remains a pain point for consumers — and for the Federal Reserve as it weighs whether to lower interest rates.
President Trump said Monday he has fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. Her attorney countered that they plan to file a lawsuit challenging the move.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cited risks to the labor market in opening the door to cutting interest rates. Here's what job-seekers should know.
Investors will be closely eyeing Powell's speech in Jackson Hole on Friday to see if the Fed chair hints at a potential rate cut at the central bank's next meeting.
President Trump visited the Federal Reserve's headquarters in Washington, keeping up the intense pressure he's been putting on Fed chair Jerome Powell.
President Trump has lashed out against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for weeks.
The unusual season is changing how people use outdoor facilities and how the City of Aurora manages them.
On Friday, Denver broke a 119-year-old temperature record when it reached 81 degrees and then quickly jumped to 82 degrees.
On Thursday, Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert said she's against any additional funding for the war, stating that the nation needs to prioritize "America First policies right now."
Two Colorado lawmakers have proposed a bill to address racial disparity when it comes to maternal mortality rates.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
The unusual season is changing how people use outdoor facilities and how the City of Aurora manages them.
On Friday, Denver broke a 119-year-old temperature record when it reached 81 degrees and then quickly jumped to 82 degrees.
On Thursday, Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert said she's against any additional funding for the war, stating that the nation needs to prioritize "America First policies right now."
Two Colorado lawmakers have proposed a bill to address racial disparity when it comes to maternal mortality rates.
Aurora police officers investigated a crash early Friday morning after a failed traffic stop.
On Friday, Denver broke a 119-year-old temperature record when it reached 81 degrees. The old record for March 20 was 80 degrees set in 1907.
Aurora police are investigating an early morning crash at Alameda and Havana after a failed traffic stop.
The heat wave is concerning to some local businesses in Colorado, like how it will impact this year's fishing season.
Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, a Republican, says she's against any additional funding for the War with Iran.
The board for Denver Public Schools is debating a proposal to protect students from ICE in schools.
The Colorado State University women's basketball team is headed to the Big Dance, as the Mountain West Champions are set to play in March Madness for the first time since 2016.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Thousands of entries were submitted to choose the name of the Pecos League baseball team in Grand Junction, Colorado.
The Burnham Yard Small Area Plan hopes to include recommendations for affordable housing, public infrastructure, parks, open space and other considerations.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
The FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.
Mortgage rates, though still well below their level a year ago, have edged up since the Iran war erupted. Here's why.
Every 1-cent increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by $1.5 billion annually, one economist says.
On Thursday, Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert said she's against any additional funding for the war, stating that the nation needs to prioritize "America First policies right now."
Two Colorado lawmakers have proposed a bill to address racial disparity when it comes to maternal mortality rates.
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
A new bill proposed in the state legislature hopes to save lives on Colorado's highways.
The FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.
Two Colorado lawmakers have proposed a bill to address racial disparity when it comes to maternal mortality rates.
The federal class-action lawsuit claims that, for years, state officials have known that they're harming already vulnerable children by keeping them in detention, even after judges have said they should be released.
Colorado voters will decide whether transgender children can play sports with the gender that matches their gender identity or whether they'll be forced to play with other children of the same gender they were assigned at birth.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
The FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.
Mortgage rates, though still well below their level a year ago, have edged up since the Iran war erupted. Here's why.
Every 1-cent increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by $1.5 billion annually, one economist says.
Stanford economists estimate that the typical U.S. household will spend an additional $740 on gas this year because of the jump in global oil prices.
A Denver small business owner was given 60 days to vacate his store, so his customers stepped up to make sure he stayed on his feet.
One day after DIA's general counsel filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three of Mayor Mike Johnston's appointees -- alleging unethical and potentially illegal behavior, and claiming they were plotting to oust airport CEO Phil Washington -- one of the appointees, City Attorney Miko Brown, responded by saying of the claims in the lawsuit, "I know they're upsetting."
A woman whose aging mother was charged thousands of dollars to change a lock reached out to CBS Colorado in hopes that the station would help them get the money back.
A senior lawyer at Denver International Airport filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three top officials, claiming he was pushed out of his job after warning about possible alleged violations of law and more.
A CBS Colorado investigation has found Denver may now be subsidizing fire protection for neighboring cities -- despite deals that were supposed to save money -- as the city faces deep budget cuts and layoffs.
Eleven Denver City Council members voluntarily reimbursed the city for 2025 furlough days with reimbursement amounts ranging from $762.60 up to $1,969.92. Most of the council members' reimbursements were around $1,300.