The Fed made an unexpected half-point rate cut, its first since 2020, as it aims to balance robust employment with its inflation target. Learn more about the economic implications, market reactions and future projections.

The Federal Open Market Committee is set to slash rates for the first time in four years on Wednesday. Here's how to watch and what time the meeting starts.

The Fed had begun raising interest rates in 2022 in response to a surge in inflation caused by post-pandemic supply issues.

On the other hand, the world is a mess, inflation still lurks, and there’s a contentious election in November. Given all of that, a data-driven Fed is likely to stay the course.

The 10-year yield, which had been toying with 3.80%, finally settled above it for the first time in a month. Click to read.