Fed lowers interest rates, hints at hold into 2026
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the third time this year, signaling a more cautious approach to monetary policy as it heads into 2026. The…
Trump to begin final Fed chair interviews, starting with Kevin Warsh
President Donald Trump will begin the final round of interviews for candidates to lead the Federal Reserve this week, advancing the formal selection process that started over the summer. “We’re…
Trump says he ‘heard’ Biden used autopen for Fed appointments, asks aide to investigate
President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed he “just heard” that all four of former President Joe Biden’s Federal Reserve appointments were approved using an autopen, raising questions about their authority…
Mortgage rates dip to 6.19%, near lowest level of the year
The average interest rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, edging closer to its lowest point of the year and offering modest relief for prospective homebuyers. The…
US jobless claims drop to 191,000, lowest since September 2022
WASHINGTON – U.S. applications for unemployment benefits dropped to their lowest level in over three years last week, signaling continued strength in the labor market and adding complexity to the…