In an economy wracked by uncertainty, one thing seems virtually guaranteed: the Federal Reserve will leave its key interest ...

Although inflation receded last month, an escalating trade war threatens to cause prices to rise on a wide range of consumer ...

As inflation drifts closer to a normal range by historical economic measures, investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve to gauge their future plans for lowering interest rates. The Fed — and ...

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Powell says the Fed is in no hurry to change course, citing "uncertainty" over the impact of the Trump administration ...

The price of gold exceeded our forecast and most people’s expectations, ending the year around $2,600; silver surpassed our ...

Fed policymakers have said they will respond if the unemployment rate rises unexpectedly, but they also say they need to see ...

The Federal Reserve’s primary economic policy tool, the interest rate, is also a macro-signal of the economy’s health.

But, the President wants more money, lower interest rates, and more real estate action. The Federal Reserve has been dealing with the fact that the current monetary situation began with a period ...

Higher interest rates typically curb borrowing and spending as the cost of accessing lending and credit rise for consumers and businesses. Fed Fund Rate Low: 0%. In 2008, the Federal Reserve ...

In an atypical move for the market, the Nasdaq-100 index already finds itself in correction territory just 1.5 months into ...

During a recent appearance on CBS’ Face The Nation, the host asked Hassett if his meetings with the Federal Reserve chairman were to influence interest rates. The White House adviser responded ...