The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Investors, traders and speculators will probably have to wait until after Jerome Powell steps down for the next Fed rate cut.

Powell made clear he believes the Fed can remain independent despite attacks from the Trump administration.

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.29% on Wednesday, rebounding from Tuesday's nearly 4-year low. The weakness in the yen supported gains in the dollar on Wednesday after Treasury Secretary Bessent said the US "absolutely not" intervening in the currency market to support the yen. The dollar maintained its...

When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces.

The National Bureau of Economic Research study found the prediction site showed “statistically significant improvement” over the Fed funds futures forecast.

Two governors dissented in favor of a cut, including Christopher Waller, a top contender for the chairmanship to replace Powell.

Fed voted to pause cuts to interest rate, which currently sits between 3.5% and 3.75%, after slashing it three times in fall

After a huge run in 2025, QQQ could be looking at another surge higher. Here's what investors need to consider on both sides of this trade.

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.43%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.02%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

In spite of constant, threatening pressure from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates, the Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady at this week’s policy meeting, as reported by CNBC. While Trump has expressed intense frustration, anger and even a criminal investigation into the Chair of the…