John C. Williams, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, said the central bank had scope to lower borrowing costs “in the near term.” By Colby Smith Colby Smith covers the Federal Reserve.

Fed faces internal divisions and uncertain data ahead of December interest-rate decision. Inflation, employment data, and the government shutdown complicate upcoming policy choices. Wall Street ...

In recent months, inflation has picked up while hiring has slowed. The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, opting for its second interest rate ...

The Federal Reserve is set to make its next interest rate decision today, even as a near-total blackout of federal economic data continues amid the government shutdown. The Labor Department, however, ...

BENGALURU, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve will lower its key interest rate by 25 basis points next week and again in December, according to a Reuters poll of economists who remain deeply ...

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Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ...

Section 1. Background. In Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025 (Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff To Rectify Trade Practices That Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States ...

As was widely expected, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points at its September 16-17 meeting. And more rate cuts are coming, probably as soon as the next Fed meeting ...

KEEPING AMERICA IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order determining that certain tariff rates, which were initially set to expire on July 9, will expire on ...

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ...