interest rate News Updates

Government, Business

Traders Place Bets on Rate Cut From Fed

Bond traders have a decent record when it comes to nailing the Federal Reserves path relative to official guidance. So while Chairman Jerome Powell says the policy rate is in a good place, history suggests his next move could align with what futures are showing a rate cut.

March 21, 2019
Government, Business

Fed Raises Rates, Trims Forecast for Hikes in 2019 From Three to Two

The Federal Reserve raised borrowing costs for the fourth time this year Dec. 19, ignoring a stock market sell-off and defying pressure from President Donald Trump, while dialing back projections for interest rates and economic growth in 2019.

December 19, 2018
Government

Fed Raises Rates for Third Time This Year With One More Expected

WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve signaled its confidence in the U.S. economy Sept. 26 by raising a key interest rate for a third time this year, forecasting another rate hike before years end.

September 27, 2018
Government, Business

Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged

Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged, acknowledging inflation is close to target without indicating any intention to veer from their gradual path of interest-rate increases.

May 2, 2018