The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by a quarter point – the second reduction this year – bringing benchmark rates to a three-year low. Markets should have cheered. Instead, they sold off.

The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and ...

Lisa Cook's comments marked the first time she has spoken publicly since Trump attempted to fire her over allegations of mortgage fraud.

The central bank’s cautious approach to defending itself against President Trump is drawing scrutiny as the institution’s independence comes under threat. To its critics, the Federal Reserve is partly ...

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, opting for its first interest rate cut this year in an effort to revive the flagging labor market. The ...

Today on AirTalk: the Federal Reserve announced a cut in interest rates; we try to figure out why women are posting their boyfriends online less; and Food Friday: Charcuterie. Later, Larry Mantle and ...