What is the federal funds rate?

The federal funds rate has a major impact on the interest you pay on credit cards, car loans and more. Here's how it works.
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Markets see 77% chance Fed holds rates steady through 2026 amid inflation concerns

Markets are currently estimating a 77% probability that the Federal Reserve will not reduce interest rates in 2026, marking a ...
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Fed’s Waller: Rates won’t be lowered to help US finance deficits

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to maintaining its independence, ...

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but leaves door open to hike

U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
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Why the Fed refuses to give homebuyers a roadmap for interest rates

The Federal Reserve should relax how much forward guidance it gives on interest rates, a senior leader says.

Fed holds rates steady, pares down statement to remove cutting bias

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its interest rate decision.

Fed to hold rates this year, economists say, defying market bets for hikes: Reuters poll

By Indradip Ghosh June 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Reserve will hold its benchmark interest rate steady for the rest of ...
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Are HYSA rates about to drop? What the Fed’s next move means for savers

Quick ReadThe Fed has held its rate at 3.75% for 7 months, meaning HYSA yields will drift slowly rather than drop sharply ...

Fed's Warsh era starts with rates unchanged, price stability promised

Although the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, its new Chair Kevin Warsh promised the central bank will deliver on price stability.

Inflation flips Wall Street's Fed interest-rate bets toward hikes

Sticky inflation is reshaping Fed interest-rate expectations as Wall Street abandons rate-cut forecasts and braces for possible hikes under Kevin Warsh.