The Fed cut rates today for the first time in 4 years. What does that mean for your money?
The Federal Reserve just lowered its benchmark rate by 0.50 percentage points. Here's how the move could impact your finances.
Stock market today: Wall Street poised to break records after Fed's first rate cut in over 4 years
Markets on Wall Street were positioned to open at record highs Thursday after the Federal Reserve issued a bigger-than-usual interest rate cut intended to fortify a cooling labor market and prevent a recession.
Trump seizes on Fed rate cut to open new line of attack on economy
Trump attributed the rate reduction to either a "very bad" economy or to the Fed's "playing politics" to help Democrats.
Federal officials to cut interest rates by half-percent. What it means for Kentuckians
The Federal Reserve moving ahead with its first rate cut in four years on Wednesday, lowering its key interest rate by a hefty half percentage point. With the slowing labor market posing a growing risk to economic expansion,
Fed Outsized Rate Cut Draws Muted Reaction, but Calm May Not Last
One reason for the muted market reaction on a close-to-close basis has to do with how asset prices moved in the days leading up to the Fed decision, said Sonu Varghese, global mac
How the Fed rate cut is playing in Florida
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday moved forward with an aggressive rate cut that’s already recalibrating how Florida politicians talk about the economy. The decision, issued 48 days before the election,
The Fed rate cut affects the US dollar. Should international travelers worry?
Because the rate cut has been forecast for so long, it's largely already been priced into the value of the dollar in international markets. “Exchange rates tend to adjust when a
Are college football games on today? Time, TV, streaming for Thursday's Week 4 schedule
Thursday's schedule for Week 4 of the 2024 college football season has one game, a thrilling clash between South Alabama and ...
Today’s 15- and 30-year mortgage interest rates remain unchanged at 4.990% and 5.990%
The median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 5.990% as of September 18, which is unchanged from yesterday.
Caught on the baby monitor: Brother, 4, and sister, 2, are melting hearts with bedtime chat
A baby monitor captured a heart-melting moment between two siblings having an impromptu sleepover party. In the video, Sloan, ...
Should you lock in today’s CD rates?
You should lock in a CD rate now if you think rates have peaked, but only if you can afford to tie up your money for the full ...
Stock market today: Dow surges 462 points as stocks rally after jumbo Fed rate cut
Indexes rose Thursday as investors digested Wednesday's jumbo rate cut from the Fed and a fall in weekly jobless claims.
Doctor, 42, diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer after dismissing first symptom for almost a year
For the past year, Kulkarni had noticed some gastrointestinal issues, but he suspected it was nothing more than irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. A visit to his primary care physician found that his ...
Yellowstone releases body-worn camera footage of July 4 shootout
The suspect threatened to kill an employee and carry out mass shootings at Canyon Village in Yellowstone National Park.
The AirPods Max might finally see a refresh today after 4 long years
Apple could launch the AirPods Max 2 at today’s iPhone 16 launch event. The headphones are expected to bring improved noise ...
Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Wednesday, September 4
The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper's larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between ...
Today’s 30-year mortgage interest rates remain at 5.990% while 15-year rates drop to 4.990%
The median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 5.990% as of September 16, which is unchanged from Friday.
Fed announces interest rate reduction
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell called the U.S. economy “strong overall” in a news conference on Sept. 18.