President Trump is proposing a federal initiative to purchase mortgage-backed securities as a way to push down long-term ...

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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 ...

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HONOLULU (KHON2) — With news about interest rates rising and falling, it’s common to feel confused about what that could mean for the average person and their everyday life. While there’s a bit of ...

The Federal Reserve on Oct. 29 announced a quarter percentage point rate cut, marking its second consecutive rate reduction. The move brings the Fed’s benchmark interest rate down to a range of 3.75% ...

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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, but Chair Jerome Powell hinted that the central bank might pause before further lowering borrowing costs.

Chaired by Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve is expected to make its next rate-cutting decision later this month. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images The impacts of a federal government shutdown ...