The Latest Breaking News from the Federal Reserve

Bitcoin falls to below $90,000 for the first time in recent months, largely driven by sell-offs by leveraged investors.

Global fund managers are holding the lowest cash levels in nearly two decades while crowding into stocks and commodities, a positioning shift that Bank of America says could leave markets dangerously exposed if the Federal Reserve does not cut rates in December.

The six-week government shutdown that came to an end late Wednesday will be another drag on an economy already facing many challenges, though the full impact will take months to measure

The end of the U.S. government shutdown lifts global sentiment, but Asian markets remain wary as investors look ahead to economic data and the Federal Reserve's next move.

The U.S. central bank was already contending with economic challenges. Now comes a political one.

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is set to end within hours—but it's already left a lasting scar on the economy's data map since two of the most vital inputs for the Federal Reserve won't be released.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) slammed the Trump administration after a court ruling declared the funding mechanism of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) illegal.

Learn how they might affect Americans and the global economy.

With the Federal Reserve moving away from its prior efforts to tighten money supply, the measure theoretically provides relief for many economic entities. Under basic economic principles, reduced costs of borrowing encourage capital expenditures, investments and other growth-centered activities. However, one of the more obvious beneficiaries is the housing market.