As widely expected, the Federal Reserve downshifted its pace of interest rate hikes ... rate-setting committee. At the Fed's last meeting in December, it raised rates by 50 basis points, which ...

The Fed has already lowered interest rates once this year and is likely to do it again. Read on to see when that might happen ...

The Federal Reserve recently cut rates for the first time in more than four years. But this could be just the beginning. Find ...

In a move that many Americans have been anticipating over the last couple months, on Wednesday the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since December 2018. The Fed ...

However, at a subsequent press conference, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell denied that interest rate hikes will ... believe it would be unwise not to raise rates further, at least for now.

Deciding to rent or buy is no easy task. There are pros and cons to both. But with interest rates at all-time lows thanks to ...

In an expected move, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage ... Still, inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target. To support its goals of maximum employment ...

The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday it raised its target for short-term interest rates a quarter-percentage ... Despite the more hawkish attitude from the Fed, reaction to the announcement ...

Why the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, what that means for stocks and bonds, and how to tweak your portfolio in response. In an effort to get inflation under control, the U.S. Federal ...

The fed funds rate (also known as the federal funds target rate) is the interest rate at which commercial banks lend to each other overnight. Below, CNBC Select explains how and why the Federal ...

Mortgage rates dropped before the Fed’s last meeting, and have risen more than 50 basis points since. If you’re wondering why ...

Adjusting rates helps the Fed achieve conditions that satisfy their dual mandate: Keep prices stable and maximize employment. Here’s how that works: The Fed raises interest rates when the economy ...