Discover how banks set loan interest rates, from Federal Reserve policies to market trends and borrower creditworthiness, for ...

The Federal Reserve delivered its third rate cut of 2025 by lowering the federal funds rate another 0.25 points, sparking mixed views within the FOMC As was anticipated by many experts in the field, ...

Forecasts vary for how many more times the Fed could cut interest rates in 2026. Some say one, two or even three more rate cuts ahead. Mortgage rates already have fallen as markets anticipated a Fed ...

In early December, the Federal Reserve wrapped up the year with another quarter-point rate cut, the third of the year. This rate cut was welcome news for borrowers, as it helped drive down interest ...

What’s the context? Trump has long sought to exert more control over the Fed’s decision-making and to oust Powell, as well as ...

Legal experts warn it threatens the rule of law, and economists warn it threatens the stability of the U.S. economy.