The Federal Reserve just lowered its benchmark rate by 0.50 percentage points. Here's how the move could impact your finances ...

The Federal Reserve made a 0.50 percentage point cut, double the typical reduction. Here's what's behind the decision.

This puts upward pressure on mortgage rates. The Fed's rate hikes can also signal to lenders that inflationary pressures may be increasing, which can lead lenders to raise their interest rates in ...

But it impacts much more than just those banks. When the Fed hikes or cuts the fed funds rate, the move impacts how much interest you pay on your mortgage, auto loan, credit card balance and more.

From March 2022 to July 2023, the Fed increased the federal-funds rate by 5.25 percentage points, marking the largest and fastest rate hike in 40 years. The Fed has also engaged in “quantitative ...

Those requirements are set by the Federal Reserve, which in March of 2020 removed reserve requirements as a way to increase liquidity during the pandemic. Enter the federal funds rate, also known ...

After the Fed’s pivotal interest rate cut this week, policymakers face the question of how much further to reduce borrowing ...

To head it off, the Fed began what would be an aggressive series of rate hikes meant to cool off the economy, followed by ...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is known for providing clear signals about the central bank’s next interest rate move in ...

So, generally, rate cuts often occur in periods when inflation slows down and unemployment figures increase. KATE: When inflation is running high, the Fed may raise rates to slow the economy.

They may fluctuate (up or down) as the Fed rate changes. CNBC Select will update as changes are made public. Despite the halt in interest rate hikes, high-yield savings accounts still offer around ...