These 18 million households now rank as America's richest
The smallest age group in the U.S. is also the richest, with a 37% jump in net worth over the last three years — far higher than any other group.
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The smallest age group in the U.S. is also the richest, with a 37% jump in net worth over the last three years — far higher than any other group.
The Fed increased its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points to battle resurgent inflation driven by soaring energy prices.
The report comes at a pivotal moment for the Federal Reserve, which is scheduled to meet next week to decide whether to hike interest rates.
Strong hiring last month was driven by gains in education and in leisure and hospitality, with the nation's jobless rate remaining steady at 4.1%.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred gauge of inflation, jumped due to higher energy costs.
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.
Some economists think the Fed, facing inflationary pressures from rising energy prices, may not cut interest rates at all this year.
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.
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.
Three former Fed chairs and other top economic officials decry "prosecutorial attacks" on Jerome Powell, saying it undermines the central bank.
The Fed on Wednesday announced its second interest-rate cut of 2025, reducing borrowing costs in a move to spur U.S. hiring.
Some Sacramento residents on the housing hunt have hope after the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nine months.
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
The Fed is maintaining its benchmark interest rate in the range of 4.25% to 4.5%, where it's been parked since December.
President Trump has lashed out against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for weeks.
Employers across the U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%.
President Trump wants the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Here's what experts predict at the central bank's May 7 meeting.
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's inauguration.
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.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell responded with a one-word answer when asked if he'd step down if asked by President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
