As the Federal Reserve decides its federal funds rate, here’s how it ripples through the economy and influences your finances.

lf you're considering buying a home or refinancing, you've probably noticed mortgage rates don't behave the way you'd expect — sometimes moving up when you'd expect them to fall. The Federal Reserve ...

The Federal Reserve recently announced a reduction in its benchmark rate, the federal funds rate, by a quarter of a point. This marks the first rate cut since December 2025. The federal funds rate, ...