Fed-funds futures on Tuesday morning showed traders anticipate the Federal Reserve may keep its benchmark interest rate steady at its next two policy meetings and then potentially reduce it in September.

The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain its short-term interest rate, resisting political pressures from President Trump and Secretary Bessent to cut rates. Trump asserts there's no inflation, but grocery prices have risen.

Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent returns to Capitol Hill on Wednesday, to testify in the House for a second day. His questioning about the global financial system comes the same day the ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — The Federal Reserve has decided not to lower interest rates this month, leaving uncertainty about any potential rate cuts later this year. Tariffs are expected to play a ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s demands to lower borrowing costs, and said that the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen.

U.S. stock index futures rose amid hopes of easing trade tensions with China, while the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision is anticipated. Weekend trade discussions in Switzerland aim to de-escalate economic tensions.

While mortgage rates have fallen, they remain well above the rates enjoyed by most current homeowners, who may be reluctant to put their homes on the market and risk a much higher rate on their next mortgage. In turn, the market could continue to suffer from a lack of supply, making options limited and prices sticky.

Uncertainty looms over the economy, and mortgage rates don't have ... Then, as inflation subsided in 2024, the central bank cut rates. Still, the Fed considers the federal funds rate to be "restrictive" or in "tightening" mode — that is, the central ...

Fiber has pumped the brakes on the high side of a multi-year sideways grind, but the next leg in either direction faces stiff fundamental resistance. The Euro is trading comfortably on the high side of the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) near 1.0800, but recent highs north of 1.1500 appear equally out of reach for now.

Bitcoin hovers near $94,000 as markets await the May FOMC decision, with high open interest, slowing ETF flows, and Powell’s remarks fuelling volatility.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 May 2025 – This Thursday, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will announce its policy rate decision. While most analysts expect no change, Octa Broker suggests that a rate cut is on the