Economic growth was healthy in 2024, coming in at 2.8% compared to 2.9% in 2023. The continuing expansion is driven by ...

The IS curve shifts when external factors influence aggregate demand. An increase in government spending or consumer ...

Like everyone else, Federal Reserve officials are watching and waiting to see what tariffs Donald Trump will impose and how they will affect the economy.

It's important to understand that the Fed's decision to pause rate cuts will not directly impact mortgage rates. Mortgage ...

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged as officials grappled with uncertainty caused by inflation and ...

The Fed’s key rate has a bearing on the sustainability of public borrowing, which is heading to striking levels.

and keeping real interest rates stable may require rate cuts. Government policy adds uncertainty, which is reflected in bond market agitation. The Fed has to balance whether government spending ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. prices increased in December while consumer spending surged, suggesting that the Federal Reserve could delay cutting interest rates for some time this year. The personal ...

If you paid attention to the Federal Reserve's monetary decisions last year, you might have been surprised by something: The ...

WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve paused its interest ... and reduce consumer spending and economic growth. That would present a thorny dilemma for the Fed - keep rates high to beat back ...

The Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate, but its governor warned that U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs create 'major uncertainty.' ...