The Latest Breaking News from US Federal Reserve

Fed cuts rates 0.25 point, reacting to weak job numbers

With Trump clamoring for cheaper money, Fed policymakers delivered the first rate cut of the year.

Axios · Sep 17, 2025

Federal Reserve cuts US interest rates for first time since December

Central bank moves to set rates at range between 4 and 4.25% but decision unlikely to satisfy Donald Trump

The Guardian - US · Sep 17, 2025

What's Going On With Rocket Companies (RKT) Stock Wednesday?

Shares of Rocket Companies Inc (NYSE:RKT) are rising Wednesday afternoon after the Federal Reserve announced a quarter-point cut to its benchmark interest rate, bringing it to a range of 4.00% to 4.25%. This marks the fourth consecutive rate cut, signaling a more accommodating monetary policy that could boost the housing…

Benzinga · Sep 17, 2025

Amid weak hiring and White House attacks, the Fed lowers rates—its first move in 2025 and a test of Powell’s independence

Stephen Miran, Trump’s pick to join the Fed, dissented against the group, voting in favor of the stronger half-point cut.

Fortune · Sep 17, 2025

What Would a Fed Rate Cut Mean for My High-Yield Savings Account?

The Fed’s borrowing rate has a direct and immediate impact on saving rates. That means the APY on your high-yield savings account will likely fall alongside the federal funds rate. But a high-yield account is still the most attractive option for savers.

Barchart · Sep 17, 2025

Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point, for first time in nearly a year – as it happened

Rates now stand at a range of 4% to 4.25% as reduction comes amid concern of political pressure on independent central bank from Trump

The Guardian - US · Sep 17, 2025

Tech Stocks Slip, Small Caps Soar Ahead Of Fed Rate Decision: What's Moving Markets Wednesday?

Small-cap and blue-chip stocks advanced in Wednesday morning trading on Wall Street, while technology names lagged and the SP 500 hovered near record levels as investors braced for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.

Benzinga · Sep 17, 2025

Stocks close higher with all eyes on the US Federal Reserve

The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate and the United States’s Federal Reserve is expected to do the same.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

What a possible Fed rate cut would mean for your finances

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nine months

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

Lennar Q3 Preview: Will Fed Cuts, Falling Mortgage Rates Boost Warren Buffett-Owned Stock?

Homebuilding company Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN) could highlight falling mortgage rates and the impact of a potential rate cut when the company reports third-quarter financial results Thursday after market close.

Benzinga · Sep 17, 2025