The U.S. Federal Reserve has maintained its interest rates, citing persistent inflation and solid economic growth. With no ...

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

The Federal Reserve’s current policy stance on interest rates leaves the central bank well positioned to determine the extent and timing of additional rate adjustments based on incoming data, Philip ...

After cutting rates late last year, the Federal Reserve will soon make its first rate decision of 2026. Here’s how the ...

The Federal Reserve delivered its third rate cut of 2025 by lowering the federal funds rate another 0.25 points, sparking mixed views within the FOMC As was anticipated by many experts in the field, ...

The Fed lowered its benchmark interest rate three times this year. The Fed may opt to hold interest rates steady in 2026 based on economic conditions. Social Security COLAs are based on inflation and ...

Federal Reserve maintains federal funds rate as Chair Powell reports solid economic expansion, labor market stabilization, ...

The Federal Reserve's latest rate cut has retirees wondering if their next Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will shrink along with borrowing costs. The link is not as direct as many assume, ...

Social Security’s 2.8% COLA for 2026 may not keep pace with inflation if tariffs drive costs higher. COLAs are based on worker spending patterns rather than retiree spending, leading to insufficient ...

The 2026 Social Security COLA is fixed at 2.8% regardless of future Fed actions. Fed rate cuts can indirectly boost future COLAs by stimulating inflation. Some economists predict five total rate cuts ...