U.S. economy is worse than thought with 1.2 million fewer jobs — what that means for the Fed
A construction worker is shown on the job site at a multi-unit residential housing project in Encinitas, California, U.S., July...
Interest Rates
Here's how to get a better mortgage rate as the 30-year fixed nears a 1-year low
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage notched its biggest one-day drop in more than a year on Friday. Although...
Traders see a chance the Fed cuts by a half point
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on Aug. 29, 2025. NYSETraders are leaving open the option the Federal...
Asia-Pacific markets open higher after Trump formalizes lower Japanese auto tariffs
Mount Fuji and buildings in the Shinjuku district are reflected on a table at an observation deck in Tokyo, Japan,...
'We shouldn't ignore this:' Longtime investor Rebecca Patterson warns Trump could damage Fed independence
President Trump's efforts to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook could jeopardize the central bank's independence, according to longtime investor...
Fed's Waller, a candidate for chair, sees potential for half-point cut if labor market weakens further
Christopher Waller, governor of the US Federal Reserve, during a Fed Listens event in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, March...
Fed's John Williams stresses independence as Trump moves to fire Lisa Cook
New York Federal Reserve President John Williams on Wednesday stressed the importance of central bank independence as President Donald Trump...
Powell indicates conditions 'may warrant' interest rate cuts as Fed proceeds 'carefully'
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday gave a tepid indication of possible interest rate cuts ahead as he noted...
Here's what current and former Fed officials are saying about Lisa Cook investigation
Lisa Cook, governor of the US Federal Reserve, during the Federal Reserve Board open meeting in Washington, DC, US, on...
Cleveland Fed's Hammack casts doubt on interest rate cuts amid inflation worries
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack said Friday she would be hesitant about lowering interest rates as long as inflation...
Fed Chair Powell set to deliver big Jackson Hole speech Friday. Here's what Wall Street expects
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to deliver what almost certainly will be his last keynote address at the...
Fed's Goolsbee sees 'note of unease' as central bank looks to next interest rate move
Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said Friday a mixed bag of inflation data this week coupled with lingering uncertainty over...
Mortgage rates have made a 'substantial improvement,' economist says — here’s what to know
The Good Brigade | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesMortgage rates have been declining, making conditions favorable for some homeowners to refinance,...
Wholesale prices rose 0.9% in July, much more than expected
Wholesale prices rose far more than expected in July, providing a potential sign that inflation is still a threat to...
As Trump berates Goldman, other economists agree that higher tariff inflation is coming
People shop for pet supplies at a pet retail store in New York City, Aug. 12, 2025.Spencer Platt | Getty...
Fed board contenders Miran, Bullard say Trump's tariffs are not causing inflation
Marlo Ramirez carries slabs of beef to be prepared for a customer in a grocery store on July 22, 2025...
The Fed is unlikely to cut rates Wednesday, but this meeting is packed with intrigue
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends the Federal Reserve's Integrated Review of the Capital Framework for Large Banks Conference,...
‘This market is pricing in perfection,’ warns Verdence Capital CIO as tariff deadline looms
The market may be trading around record highs, but the Verdence Capital Advisors CIO is worried trouble is lurking.Megan Horneman,...
Trump says he believes Powell is ready to start lowering rates
President Donald Trump on Friday expressed confidence the Federal Reserve will start lowering interest rates, a day after he met...
Unraveling the legal, economic and market ramifications if Trump tries to fire Fed Chair Powell
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell and U.S. President Donald Trump. Annabelle Gordon | Kevin Lamarque | ReutersIf President Donald...
