Joseph Sternberg wonders what the Federal Reserve is thinking (“Does the Fed Even Know What It’s Trying to Do?” Political Economics, Dec. 20). The problem is that the Fed believes it knows what it is doing, even when it is off the mark. Fake ...

The Federal Reserve today made its final interest rate decision of 2024, capping a year during which the central bank provided some financial relief to inflation-weary borrowers in September by ushering in its first rate reduction in four years.

It should embrace clear monetary-policy rules and explain its reasoning for departing from them.

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point — its third cut this year — but also signaled that it expects to reduce rates more slowly next year.

The Federal Reserve's policymakers announced that they will cut the benchmark federal funds rate by a quarter point in December, marking the central bank's third straight cut.

The projections are a snapshot of individual committee members' best guesses on the future of unemployment, inflation and rate cuts. Economists expect that the average prediction will be three rate cuts in 2025, fewer than were expected when they last published their expectations in September.

The Federal Reserve sets the federal funds target rate, also known as the fed funds rate, which is the interest rate at which commercial banks lend to each other overnight. Below, CNBC Select ...

Analysis of the Federal Reserve's recent rate cuts and cautious approach towards future economic policies in response to President-elect Trump's impact.

An inflation gauge that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve barely rose last month in a sign that price pressures cooled after two months of sharp gains.

The Federal Reserve is being sued by several groups representing America's biggest banks on allegations that the Fed's annual capital "stress tests" violate US law.

Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week’s Federal Reserve meeting