The Fed holds interest rates steady. Here's when to expect a cut.
The Federal Reserve is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged as investors look for signals that a cut is imminent.
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The Federal Reserve is leaving its benchmark interest rate unchanged as investors look for signals that a cut is imminent.
The Federal Reserve left the benchmark federal funds rate unchanged Wednesday. Experts still believe the Fed's September meeting could lead to cuts. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger and CBS News contributor Javier David break down the decision.
The Federal Reserve will announce a decision Wednesday on potential interest rate cuts as inflation appears to cool. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has more on what economists expect.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will announce the agency's decision on interest rates Wednesday with cuts not yet expected. Jeanna Smialek, Federal Reserve and U.S. economy reporter for the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the Fed.
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 Commerce Department says the nation's gross domestic product, or GDP, rose at an annual rate of 2.8% from April through June. That's more than the 1.9% rate economists had expected for the second quarter. Jeff Stein, White House economics reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to explain what the GDP growth says about the economy, and how the Federal Reserve could read the data.
The U.S. economy grew more than expected in the second quarter of 2024, according to new data, although it is still down compared to the second half of last year. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent breaks down the numbers.
Labor Department data released Thursday showed the annual inflation rate cooled from 3.3% in May to 3% in June. That's lower than the 3.1% rate some economists had projected. Jeanna Smialek, Federal Reserve and U.S. economy reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to unpack the report.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told a Senate panel that the economy has returned to its pre-pandemic level: "strong, but not overheated."
The U.S. added 206,000 new jobs in June, marking a slight cooling in the labor market, but still a sign that hiring remains strong. Michael George has more on what this could mean for interest rates moving forward.
The U.S. added 206,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, according to new data from the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent breaks down the numbers and if they mean a potential interest rate cut in the fall.
Forecasters expect job numbers on Friday to show slower hiring in June, clearing the way for the Fed to cut interest rates later this year.
The latest CBS News poll found that 72% of Americans say higher prices have been a hardship or more difficult, and 63% rate the economy as fairly bad or very bad. Mark Strassmann on how voters are feeling amid the signs that inflation is cooling — but not fast enough for many Americans.
There are some indications that prices are falling in some parts of the U.S. economy. This comes after the Federal Reserve's announcement to hold interest rates steady for now. CBS News contributor Javier E. David looks at some key economic indicators as inflation slows slightly.
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday after the government announced consumer prices in May rose 3.3% year over year. The central bank has been hesitant to cut rates due to inflation. Ben Casselman, economy reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to unpack the data.
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate in a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, the same level where it's been parked since July 2023.
The Federal Reserve is leaving interest rates unchanged for now as it awaits a more sustained period of declining inflation in the U.S. economy. CBS News contributors J.D. Durkin and Javier E. David break down the decision.
The Federal Reserve is meeting again to determine if interest rates should remain steady or be altered. The latest data by the Department of Labor shows inflation cooled slightly in May but some consumer prices, including for shelter and food, continued to rise. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more.
Price increases in the U.S. were up 3.3% from last year in May's Consumer Price Index, a smaller increase than was predicted by economists, while month-over-month prices stayed the same. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.
The Federal Reserve will announce its next interest rate decision on June 12. Here's what to expect — and what it means for your money.
The latest data from the Labor Department shows the U.S. added 272,000 jobs in May. The figure was much higher than economists expected, indicating that the market is not slowing down. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent explains what the report means for the Fed's fight against inflation.
The Labor Department's jobs report for May far exceeded the predictions of economists with 272,000 jobs added across the U.S. while the unemployment rate rose slightly to 4%. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more on how the Federal Reserve may consider those numbers when deciding on interest rate changes.
U.S. unemployment rate forecast to stay below 4% for a 28th straight month — that would be the longest stretch in more than 70 years.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 40,000 points for the first time Thursday. Well-known brands like Goldman Sachs, Microsoft and United Health fueled the latest milestone. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what the record mark suggests about the economy.
Inflation declined slightly in April after two straight months of increases, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Wednesday. Jeanna Smialek, Federal Reserve and economy reporter for The New York Times, joins CBS News to unpack the numbers.