The Latest Breaking News from the Federal Reserve

Inflation in the United States may have hit a three-year low in August, underscoring that the rate of price increases is falling back to pre-pandemic levels and clearing the way for the Federal Reserve to start cutting its key interest rate next week

Equities slipped Wednesday following a mixed day on Wall Street, as worries about the world's top two economies offset optimism that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates next week.

Explore the impact of the economy on the upcoming U.S. presidential debate, with a focus on market trends, job market weaknesses, and potential Fed rate cuts.

Asian stocks fell Monday after another rout hit Wall Street on Friday, as a highly anticipated update on the U.S. job market came in weak enough to add to worries about the economy

As the Federal Reserve aims for a 'soft landing' to tame inflation without harming the economy, regional banks are poised to benefit, and two ETFs, the iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF (IAT) and the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE), offer a strategic way to invest in this sector.

From salt riots to toilet paper runs, history shows that rising prices make consumers—and voters—grumpy and irrational.

A weak employment report is just the latest sign that the Federal Reserve could offer some relief

Friday’s monthly jobs report will likely mark a pivotal moment for the economy and the Federal Reserve

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