These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have increased a bit in response to stronger-than-expected ...

But while the Fed’s action will surely have political consequences, it wasn’t a political decision. The straight economic ...

Mortgage experts say that while a larger cut is a welcome sign, it won’t do much on its own to move the needle for the ...

The Fed will announce its interest rate decision on Wednesday. Nearly all expect them to cut rates because of weakening signs ...

After years of rate hikes in its effort to tame rising inflation, the central bank has elected to do something it hasn’t done ...

Experts are split on whether they agree with the rate cut; a rate reduction this large is usually reserved for recessions.

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The agency’s bold decision to cut its policy interest rate significantly affirms its commitment to keep the labor market ...

Investment advisers are urging clients to dump hefty cash allocations now that the Federal Reserve has begun its ...

The Federal Reserve just lowered its benchmark rate by 0.50 percentage points. Here's how the move could impact your finances ...

The Federal Reserve’s first key interest rate cut in four years coincides with another major four-year event: the homestretch of the presidential election. Fed Chair Jerome Powell downplayed the ...

There are some compelling reasons why homebuyers may want to act now that the Fed has cut rates. Here's what to know.