Peter Boockvar, chief investment officer at OneUpPoint BFG Wealth Partners, believes the Federal Reserve should maintain interest rates above inflation levels despite economic pressures. In an ...
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 18: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell holds a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee meeting on June 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. Despite President ...
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The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates for the first time in 2025 and released policymakers' quarterly forecast of economic conditions that shows the potential outlook for further rate ...
As the Federal Reserve decides its federal funds rate, here’s how it ripples through the economy and influences your finances.
A decrease in oil supply drives up oil prices, which can raise unemployment and inflation. To counter adverse effects on inflation, a central bank may choose to increase its policy rate, potentially ...