The Latest Breaking News from the Federal Reserve

US hiring rose much more than expected last month, according to government data published Friday, increasing the chances that the Federal Reserve will remain on pause for longer as it weighs when to start cutting interest rates.

The threat of regional war compounded fears that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates as much as previously expected, with focus now on the release of key US jobs data later in the day.

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are trending down -0.15% this morning as uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s plans to cut interest rates continued to stifle market sentiment, with investors’ focus now shifting to remarks by Fed Chair Jerome Powell and ADP National Employment numbers due later in the day.

Asian markets tumbled Wednesday as investors grow increasingly sceptical that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as much as hoped this year, while a massive earthquake in Taiwan added to the sense of gloom.

The Fed is expected to begin cutting interest rates later this year, which could significantly help the stock market. But why is that? And how does this process work?

Insights from the Federal Reserve study on American families' net worth, highlighting factors like education, location, race, homeownership, and income levels.

Stock market futures rise on hopes of Federal Reserve rate cut amid easing inflation, trade tensions, and global uncertainties.

The digital currency ended the quarter hovering around $70,000, up 65%, on solid buying from spot ETFs launched by Wall Street financial powerhouses and the prospect of a tighter supply on the upcoming halving in April.

Gold hit another fresh record high Monday as investors grow confident that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year, even after data showed a slight uptick in a key inflation report.