Discover how the Beige Book, published by the Federal Reserve, provides key insights into U.S. economic conditions, crucial for Federal Open Market Committee decisions.

Just a few weeks ago, a December interest rate cut was viewed as practically a done deal by many economists. Now, with fresh government data showing solid U.S. job growth in September, many ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday for a second time this year as it seeks to shore up economic growth and hiring, even as inflation stays elevated. But Fed ...

Next week, the Federal Open Market Committee will assemble to determine the future direction of interest rates. Analysts expect the Fed to lower the rate by another quarter-point, after a ...

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates Wednesday for the third time in a row, but left big questions about any additional rate cuts in the future. The Federal Open Market Committee voted to cut its ...

Just a few weeks ago, a December interest rate cut was viewed as practically a done deal by many economists. Now, with fresh government data showing solid U.S. job growth in September, many ...

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the federal funds rate to its lowest level in more than three years. The reduction lowers the ...

• The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it is lowering its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, but offered no clear outlook for its next decision, due in December. • Central bank officials have ...

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second consecutive month Wednesday as questions swirl about the true strength of the U.S. economy. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the panel of ...

• The Federal Reserve cut interest rates Wednesday by a quarter point as expected, lowering borrowing costs for the third time this year. • Wall Street rallied after Fed Chair Jerome Powell ruled out ...

Payroll services company ADP Research (NASDAQ:ADP) stopped providing data on private-sector employment to the Federal Reserve, adding to the lack of economic data that has resulted from the three-week ...