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.
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
About 111 million Americans are carrying credit card balances, a 17% increase in five years, new research shows.
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.
A new report from Realtor.com projects that the housing market will shift in a more buyer-friendly direction in 2026.
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.
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 Fed has slashed borrowing costs for the first time in more than four years. Here's how that would impact people with credit card balances.
The Federal Reserve just cut a key interest rate for the first time in four years.
The Average rate for 30-year fixed mortgage now stands at 6.44%, the lowest in 16 months, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
The federal government announced Wednesday that it will keep interest rates where they are for now, but that could change in the next few weeks.
After years of soaring housing costs, renters are getting some relief as the Federal Reserve looks to extinguish inflation.
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.
U.S. economy continues to plow ahead, as holiday shoppers shell out more on gifts this year than predicted.
The central bank has pushed pause after 11 straight interest-rate hikes. Here are steps to take with your money now.
Although inflation has slowed sharply, Fed officials are again tapping the brakes to ensure the economy slows.
