Mortgage rates continue rising

Mortgage rates rose for the fourth week in a row. MarketWatch reporter Andrew Keshner joins CBS News with more.

• Mar 31

Record share of Americans carry credit card debt, can't pay off bills

About 111 million Americans are carrying credit card balances, a 17% increase in five years, new research shows.

• Mar 25

What's behind Fed's interest rate decision

The Federal Reserve left U.S. interest rates unchanged for a third consecutive time on Wednesday. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.

• Mar 18

Economic uncertainty fuels Fed's rate decision

The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, citing economic uncertainty, including potential impacts from the war in Iran. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has the details.

• Mar 18

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.

• Mar 18

Dow closes down after Fed holds rates steady

The stock market responded negatively on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a second straight policy meeting. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.

• Mar 18

Fed decides to hold interest rates steady

The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it would hold interest rates steady at 3.5% to 3.75%. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady reports.

• Mar 18

The Iran war is making it harder for Fed officials to cut interest rates

Some economists think the Fed, facing inflationary pressures from rising energy prices, may not cut interest rates at all this year.

• Mar 16

Judge quashes subpoenas sent to Federal Reserve

A judge on Friday quashed subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve as part of the Justice Department's criminal probe. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the details.

• Mar 13

Pirro blasts judge's ruling quashing Fed subpoenas

U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro held a fiery news conference on Friday after a judge quashed subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve as part of the Justice Department's criminal probe. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane joins with analysis.

• Mar 13

Home prices could dip in 22 U.S. cities next year, report says. See where.

A new report from Realtor.com projects that the housing market will shift in a more buyer-friendly direction in 2026.

• Feb 3

How Federal Reserve rates impact your wallet

Here's how changes at the Federal Reserve can matter in your life as President Trump pushes for new leadership.

• Jan 31

Trump names Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair pick

President Trump on Friday announced former Fed Gov. Kevin Warsh as his pick to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down Warsh's experience.

• Jan 30

Trump says he will pick Fed chair next week

President Trump held his first Cabinet meeting of the year on Thursday, addressing a range of topics, including the future of the Federal Reserve. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.

• Jan 29

Why the Fed held interest rates steady

The Federal Reserve, as expected, left its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Wednesday. The decision to keep the rate at its current mark comes after the central bank ended 2025 with three consecutive rate cuts. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the decision.

• Jan 28

Powell: Economy has "pushed right through" trade changes

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, marking its first pause after three consecutive cuts in 2025. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has the latest.

• Jan 28

No change to interest rates, Fed announces

The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that interest rates would remain unchanged, holding steady in its current range of 3.5% to 3.75%. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.

• Jan 28

Federal Reserve cuts decision expected

The Federal Reserve is expected to make its first announcement of the year regarding interest rate cuts. Greg Robb, a senior reporter for MarketWatch, joins CBS News with more.

• Jan 28

Fed to make first 2026 interest rate decision

The Federal Reserve is meeting Tuesday to discuss its first interest rate decision of 2026 on Wednesday. Kristin Myers, ETF editor-in-chief for Asset TV, joins with more.

• Jan 27

Luna pushes for bill capping credit card rates

Earlier this month, President Trump ordered banks to lower credit card interest rates to 10%. Nothing has happened because legislation is required. Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida joined CBS News to discuss her bill with Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that would codify the 10% cap.

• Jan 22

Trump officials predict a 2026 economic boom. Here's what experts say.

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.

• Jan 22

U.S. mortgage rates are dropping

Mortgage rates have dropped to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to consider refinancing. CBS News' Megan Cerullo reports.

• Jan 19

Trump pushes credit card interest rates cap

President Trump is pushing for a 10% interest rate cap for credit cards. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger breaks down the implications.

• Jan 15

What Trump's 10% credit card rate cap would mean for consumers

Capping credit card interest rates at 10% could save consumers billions of dollars, but potentially hurt lower-income Americans, experts said.

• Jan 13

Lawmakers warn Fed's independence at stake

The Trump administration's Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell tied to the renovation of the Federal Reserve's headquarters. The move has prompted backlash from both sides of the aisle. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Jan 12

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