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Find the latest news and commentary on the Federal Reserve, meeting notes and board members. At the latest Fed meeting, the panel voted to raise its benchmark interest rate to a target range between 1.5% and 1.75%.
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May 02, 2018
Read More Fed keeps its hands off rates, but stay tuned for more hikes
The Federal Reserve passed on raising its benchmark interest rate, but borrowers shouldn’t relax.
Fed rate hike: Are you a winner or a loser?
Mar 22, 2018
Fed raises rates again, sets tone for months ahead
Mar 22, 2018
Latest Articles
- May 02, 2018
Fed keeps its hands off rates, but stay tuned for more hikes
The Federal Reserve passed on raising its benchmark interest rate, but borrowers shouldn’t relax.
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May 01, 2018What does it mean for the Federal Reserve to go back to normal?
The suddenly hawkish Fed faces a new challenge — one for which there is no playbook.
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Apr 19, 2018TIPS and inflation: What you need to know
Inflation is returning, so you may wonder if TIPS are right for your portfolio.
- Apr 10, 2018
5 reasons retirees love Fed rate hikes
The promise of better returns on savings is just the beginning.
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Apr 06, 2018The Fed’s balance sheet is shrinking. How does it affect you?
Beware of turbulence as the Fed unloads trillions of dollars in bonds.
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Mar 29, 2018Rates are rising. Should you rotate out of bonds and into CDs?
Rising interest rates can change the calculus for bond and CD investors.
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Mar 22, 20184 ways savers should deal with rising interest rates
Savers need to prepare themselves for several more Fed rate hikes.
- Mar 22, 2018
Fed rate hike: Are you a winner or a loser?
See if the latest interest rate hike hurts or helps your finances.
- Mar 22, 2018
Fed raises rates again, sets tone for months ahead
The Fed has raised rates for the sixth time since December 2015, and more rate hikes are coming.
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Mar 21, 2018Meet Jerome Powell, the new chair of the Federal Reserve
Learn all about Jerome Powell, who is presiding over his first FOMC policy meeting.