The Latest Breaking News from the Federal Reserve

Global financial market turmoil raises U.S. recession concerns amid COVID-19 disruptions. Federal Reserve's role and adaptive policies crucial.

Asian equities rallied Tuesday after the previous day's global rout fuelled by US recession fears that have led to calls for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates before its next meeting.

What a difference a job report makes. Earlier in the summer, people were worried that the economy was too hot. But now – in response mainly to weaker-than-expected employment data released on Aug. 2, 2024 – stocks are plunging. Some analysts even worry that a recession could be on the…

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell nearly 1,000 points as investors reacted to fears that the Federal Reserve might be slow to implement significant interest rate cuts.

While warning about a 25 percent chance of an economic downturn, Goldman Sachs said the US economy remains “fine overall,” and that the recession risk is “limited”

Learn how the Federal Reserve conducts meetings to adjust interest rates in response to economic conditions, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cracks in labour market provide Trump with evidence for his message that Biden has been disaster for the economy

Global inflation rates are falling, prompting central banks to consider interest rate cuts. Federal Reserve in the US yet to act amidst market speculation.

The Federal Reserve's decision not to lower interest rates despite economic concerns sparks criticism and urgency for proactive measures.