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 Fed delivered 100 basis points of cuts towards the end of 2024, which included a standard rate reduction of 25bps at its ...

Hedge funds started 2025 buoyed by choppier markets driven by uncertainty over new U.S. President Donald Trump's policies and ...

The Fed can give forward guidance, or it can be data dependent, but not both, Benn Steil and Elisabeth Harding write in a ...

Central banks around the globe have plenty of room to keep cutting interest rates, and a limited "decoupling" from the U.S.

The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to hold its policy rate at 4.25%-4.50% on Wednesday, the first pause since it ...

With inflation accelerating again, and the labor market on reasonably solid footing, the Fed pivoted back to wait-and-see. Read more here.

US Federal Reserve has a dual mandate to act independently and keep inflation and employment in check, primarily by raising ...

Powell-led rate-setting panel cut the federal funds rate for the third straight ... for 2024 is overshadowed by the December meeting's dot plot update, which significantly revised the expectations ...

It's tricky to decide the optimal CD duration in light of Fed moves that are possible, but not certain. Should you lock in for months, or for years? Here's what to consider.