Fed cuts rates again as shutdown clouds view of economy

The Fed cut interest rates slightly on Wednesday to steady the economy amid a weakening job market, as a long government ...

Powell warns shutdown is clouding Fed’s view of the economy: 'Driving in the fog'

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said that a lack of key data due to the government shutdown will cause the central ...

What’s going on with U.S. tariffs on the world’s No. 2 economy

The Fed's monetary-policy makers are working to figure out the economic impact of the Trump administration's tariffs, and a ...

Fed cuts interest rate by a quarter point as government shutdown clouds economic outlook

Wednesday’s decision brings the Fed’s key rate down to about 3.9%, from about 4.1%. The central bank had cranked its rate to ...

Trump may finally get what he wants from Fed chair. But the economy is still wobbly.

Trump lambasted Powell this week, calling him “Jerome ‘Too Late’ Powell” in a speech to Asian business leaders .

Powell sees U.S. economy growing at 1.6% rate this year

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the U.S. economy is growing at a slower pace this year. Powell said the Fed staff sees economy ...

Shutdowns don't usually have a lasting economic impact. Is this one different?

Government shutdowns can slow GDP, delay pay, hurt local economies and contractors, disrupt programs, and weigh on consumer ...

FULL TEXT-Bank of Canada head says rate cut aimed at helping economy

"Today, the Bank lowered the policy interest rate a further 25 basis points, bringing it to 2¼%. This was our second straight ...