The Latest Breaking News from the Federal Reserve

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is right at record highs.

The Federal Reserve considers a rate cut to address inflation concerns and support economic growth.

Consumer spending remained strong in August as U.S. retail sales beat expectations, lending more credibility to the Federal Reserve's pending reduction in interest rates.

The Fed cut rates at its September meeting for the first time in four years, with more on the way. Is it time to think about selling your house? Fed policy, inflation and the jobs market can all impact the housing market, creating both opportunities and challenges for sellers.

The Federal Reserve is poised to slash interest rates for the first time in four years at Wednesday's FOMC meeting.

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The election can indirectly impact interest rates, but the Federal Reserve remains in the driver's seat when it comes to borrowing costs.

This week's Federal Reserve meeting will kick off a new easing cycle. Wall Street expects a half-point rate cut as the S&P 500 aims at a new high.

The one thing U.S. economists are counting on this week is a much-anticipated interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. However, the fallout from Wednesday's expected move is not so certain.