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.

Stock market indexes pause as investors await Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Analysts expect a rate cut due to inflation data.

US employers added only 12,000 jobs in October, below expectations due to hurricanes and labor strike. Economists view it as a temporary setback.

President-elect Trump likely to retain Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve Chair until 2026. Continuity expected in leadership at the Federal Reserve.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.65%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.22%. Stocks today are moderately higher, with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrials, and...

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.

Meta Platforms ushered a follow-on buy point near 564.

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...