Federal Reserve, interest rates

The Fed didn’t budge on rates. Here’s why that matters for your bank accounts
Most people pay little attention to the Federal Reserve and monetary policy. But they have an outsized impact on your bank accounts.
Fed meeting recap: Powell says central bank is in no hurry to cut rates again
Central bank policymakers are widely expected to stand pat on interest rates. Investors await further details from Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference.
How the Fed's Pause on Rate Cuts Could Affect Mortgage Rates
Policy changes: When the Fed adjusts the federal funds rate, it spills over into many aspects of the economy, including mortgage rates. The federal funds rate affects how much it costs banks to borrow money, which in turn affects what banks charge consumers to make a profit.
Colombia central bank seen slowing rate cuts in first meeting of the year
Board members of Colombia's central bank are expected to opt for a smaller rate cut when they meet on Friday on uncertainty around inflation, the nation's fiscal situation and policy moves by the U.S.
Central bank decisions — as they happened: Powell says no rush to adjust Fed policy stance; Canada cuts rates for sixth consecutive meeting
The Federal Reserve will almost certainly begin 2025 by keeping interest rates on hold at between 4.25 to 4.5 per cent.
The Fed sent stocks spiraling after its last meeting, and now the central bank left interest rates untouched
The Fed signaled as much at its last meeting in December, when the central bank delivered an interest cut, but hinted that it would take its foot off the gas. Stocks tumbled on th
Fed hits pause on interest rate cuts
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hit pause on interest rate cuts in its first key decision of President Donald Trump’s second term.
The Fed is hitting the pause button on rate cuts, for now. Here's the impact on your money.
The Fed is expected to hold off on another rate cut at its Jan. 29 meeting. Here's what it means for your finances.
Fed hits pause on interest rate cuts amid Trump’s flurry of economic plans
Consumers and traders are waiting to learn if the Fed’s pause is a one-meeting hold or the start of a longer stretch.
Argentina central bank cuts interest rate to 29%, from 32%
Argentina's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 300 basis points to settle at 29%, it announced in a statement on ...
European Central Bank warns of weak economy after delivering quarter-point rate cut
The European Central Bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the fifth time since it began easing monetary policy.
European Central bank cuts benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to boost stagnant economy
The European Central Bank is cutting its key interest rate, a step to boost an economy that’s struggling to grow as consumers ...
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's ...
How Do Global Interest Rates Affect Your Business?
Interest rate cuts are always good for most businesses, but we may not be getting the dramatic cuts that we were hoping for.
Bank of Japan board reshuffle to bring it closer to 'normal' central banking
The fading shadow of reflationists in the Bank of Japan, and the latest addition to the board of an academic favouring an end ...