The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Learn about the Federal Reserve's focus on the neutral rate of interest and its impact on economic decisions.

Federal Reserve monitoring impact of Trump's policies on economy's soft landing and inflation control.

President-elect's allies propose reducing Fed's independence, facing resistance from Republicans and Fed officials.

The Fed fund forward curve is showing an expected 25-basis point cut by the FOMC Thursday afternoon. Things get a bit cloudier after that, though.

Explore the debate over the US central bank's independence and the potential impact of political influence on economic stability.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.71%. The dollar today fell back from Wednesday’s 4-month high on profit-taking ahead of the FOMC meeting results later this afternoon when the Fed is expected to cut the fed funds target range by -25 bp. Also, today’s US economic news...

US stocks showed slight gains as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's policy announcement. Market resilience and adaptability in the face of evolving ci...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.84%. Stocks today are moderately higher, with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrials, and...

Federal Reserve officials are balancing strong consumer spending with concerns about job openings and inflation in the current economic landscape.