Just a few weeks ago, the path ahead for the Federal Reserve looked straightforward: With inflation cooling and the job ...
Many economists still expect another quarter-point cut ahead in December. But expect more debate on the Fed's path in 2025.
The Federal Reserve on Thursday announced it will cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, with its second consecutive rate cut coming amid signs of cooling inflation.
Americans seeking to borrow money experienced increased headwinds in 2024 as applications for credit faced higher rejection rates.
Chair Jerome Powell said Thursday that the Federal Reserve will likely cut its key interest rate slowly and deliberately in the coming months, in part because inflation has shown signs of ...