While it was created with good intentions 13 years ago, the Federal Open Market Committee’s dot plot does not serve its primary purpose: providing transparency

The Federal Reserve is widely expected leave its benchmark interest rate steady this week, but economists and market participants will be keeping a close eye on what Fed officials say about the state of the economy and the outlook for 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.

The first Federal Open Market Committee meeting of 2025 is here. The Federal Reserve's policymaking arm concludes its two-day meeting that began on Tuesday and delivers a decision on interest rates later today.

Follow live coverage of the January FOMC meeting, interest-rate announcement, and Fed chairman Jerome Powell's press conference.

President Trump has a lot to say about FOMC chairman Jerome Powell—and yet it seems he won't take his fight directly to the Fed.

Nonetheless, already there is a clash with President Trump, who believes interest rates are “far too high." On his Truth Social platform, Trump went on the attack: Because Jay Powell and the Fed failed to stop the problem they created with Inflation,

This is a comparison of Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed’s previous policymaking meeting in December.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said “we do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance” and monetary policy is “well positioned” for the challenges at hand.

Gold rose to a record high as investors flocked to safety after US President Donald Trump reiterated threats to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

The Fed policy meeting and U.S. GDP report leave rate cut expectations steady and stocks are at risk if sentiment reverts to “risk off” after macro news passes.