The current federal funds rate target range of 3.50%-3.75% is too restrictive and needs to be cut by at least a full ...

The Federal Reserve has battled a variety of economic troubles over the past 35 years. Between tech busts, a financial crisis ...

If you've been paying attention to chatter about interest rates in recent years, you've probably come across the term "federal funds rate" – or just "fed funds rate" for short. But what exactly is the ...

The Federal Reserve delivered Wall Street the holiday gift of a rate cut late last year, but policymakers seem to think that’s sufficient for the time being. Expert projections show that the most ...

We’re about one week away until the next Federal Open Market Committee’s policy-setting meeting, with many expecting a cut in interest rates. While some have argued against rate cuts, Fearless ...

WASHINGTON ‒ With consumers focused on affordability heading into the holiday season, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he hears Americans’ concerns over high costs “loud and clear.” Still, it ...

Here’s how the central bank’s latest cut will affect loans, savings accounts and investments—and what financial moves to consider Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace ...