What Interest Rate Drop Means for Small Businesses WASHINGTON, DC — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announces on Dec. 18, 2024, that the Federal … [+] Reserve is lowering interest rates by a quarter percentage point to a range of 4.25% to 4.5%. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) Getty Images The Federal Reserve’s Federal Open…
Photo: Spencer Platt (Getty Images) In This Story The Christmas holiday is fast approaching, and the festive spirit is in full swing as people gear up for celebrations, shopping sprees, and family reunions. While only a few companies are set to release earnings reports this week, the stock market is bracing for a potentially pivotal…
The Federal Reserve slashed the federal funds rate (overnight interest rate) by 50 basis points on Wednesday, which was double the 25-basis-point adjustment it typically uses. Inflation has fallen sharply over the past year while the unemployment rate has stayed relatively steady (although it is beginning to tick higher), which were two key reasons for…
For the first time since March 2020, the is expected to lower the this week — and there . Rate cuts can be cause for celebration, particularly if you’re planning to buy a home or pay off debt. But you can also expect to earn less interest on bank deposits and some investments. In other…