Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
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The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been under pressure from President Trump to lower the central bank's benchmark interest rate.
The Fed is maintaining its benchmark interest rate in the range of 4.25% to 4.5%, where it's been parked since December.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis shared the results of its latest survey on Tuesday involving six states, including Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin.
The CFPB is suing Capital One for allegedly misleading consumers about its offerings for high-interest savings accounts.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved to lower its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points, but said it plans fewer cuts in 2025.
The Federal Reserve announced a third rate cut today, but also cautioned it expects fewer cuts in 2025.
The Federal Reserve said it is cutting rates by 0.25 percentage points, its second rate cut of the year.
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
The Federal Reserve just lowered its benchmark rate by 0.50 percentage points. Here's how the move could impact your finances.
The Fed's decision will lower borrowing costs from a 23-year high as the central bank pivots to shoring up economic growth.
The federal funds rate currently stands at a 5.25% to 5.50% range — the highest in more than 20 years — and there are expectations that the Fed will reduce the rate by 25 basis points.
The latest labor market data comes less than two weeks ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on whether to cut interest rates.
Federal Reserve Chair Powell, speaking at a conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, said the timing and pace of rate cuts will depend on economic data.
The Federal Reserve is meeting July 30-31 to discuss its benchmark rate. Here's what economists say about the impact on your money.
The Federal Reserve announced it will keep interest rates the same — to help ease rising prices. That decision comes as a new government report on inflation is released.
The Federal Reserve concluded its latest policy meeting Wednesday, and made a decision on interest rates. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins us from New York.
Higher interest rates and heavy government spending is leading to ballooning interest payments on the nation's debt.
The Federal Reserve marked its first rate decision of 2024 by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.
Rent across the U.S. is dipping as vacancies rise and property managers struggle to fill homes, new data shows.
If faced with a sudden loss of income, more than half of Americans say they worry they wouldn't have enough savings to cover a month's living expenses.
