Fed Chair Faces Lawmakers at a Critical Juncture

When Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, last testified in front of Congress in…

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates as British Economy Weakens

The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday for the third time in about six…

Fed Official Pushes Back on Pre-emptive Policy Moves

Federal Reserve officials wrapped up their final meeting of 2024 with splits surfacing over how many…

Here’s What to Know About Trump’s Tariffs

President Trump on Saturday signed executive orders imposing sweeping tariffs on the country’s three largest trading…

You Can No Longer Buy Paper Inflation Bonds With Your Tax Refund

You can still get your tax refund sent to your checking account, say, and then use…

Inflation Ticked Up in December, Fed’s Preferred Measure Shows

The Federal Reserve wants to see more evidence that inflation is easing before resuming interest rate…

High Inflation and New Tariffs Will Make the Fed’s Job Tougher

High inflation is stoking fresh debate about how the Federal Reserve should respond to President Trump’s…

European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates as Economic Growth Stagnates

The European Central Bank cut interest rates on Thursday, for the fifth consecutive time, amid slowing…

U.S. Economy Grew 2.3 Percent in Fourth Quarter,

Growth slowed but remained resilient at the end of 2024, leaving the U.S. economy on solid…

How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key rate steady on Wednesday, after a series…