The Fed meets eight times a year to assess the health of the US economy and vote on the federal funds rate, the rate banks ...

But while the Fed’s action will surely have political consequences, it wasn’t a political decision. The straight economic ...

The Federal Reserve announced a major 50 basis point rate cut Wednesday—its first rate reduction cut since the pandemic.

The decline in mortgage costs, influenced by expectations of the Federal Reserve’s rate moves, could revive interest in ...

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The Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by a hefty half percentage point Wednesday, moving ahead with its first ...

Fixed-income investments are a cornerstone of many long-term financial strategies, offering stability and a steady stream of ...

Guests at quick-service restaurants paid an average of $11.26 for sandwiches and wraps, $12.98 for bowls and $11.45 for ...

The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF surged 0.8% on Monday, climbing above $101 per share to its highest level since July ...

From tax-free withdrawals to higher-rate reliefs, there are plenty of pension reforms that could save the Treasury money. We ...

A weaker dollar resulting from rate cuts can drive up commodity prices. While activity commodities such as oil and copper might be influenced by recession worries, precious metals are likely to ...

For example, Jessica Taylor (“Harris’ support of policies threatens economic growth,” Sept. 1 issue) writes: “The irony is palpable: while she advocates for no tax on tips, her administration has ...