The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times in 2025, which followed three cuts in 2024. Inflation remains elevated, which would normally prevent further reductions, but the soaring unemployment rate is forcing the Fed's hand.

The 10-year Treasury yield rose to a three-month high on Wednesday morning even as investors awaited an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. The disconnect between official rates and market rates is likely being driven by a variety of factors ...

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 rates across a range of borrowing products, from mortgage ...

Here’s how the central bank’s latest cut will affect loans, savings accounts and investments—and what financial moves to consider Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace is a staff money writer at Buy Side covering ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate by a quarter-point for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months. The cut decreased the Fed’s rate to about 3.6%, the lowest ...