Federal Reserve

A global economic meltdown caused the last rate cuts. Today, the economy is far from that point.

Kai Ryssdal spoke with a former Fed governor about what it's like to be in the room when the FOMC makes a major decision.

The Federal Reserve just announced it’s cutting interest rates. But in many parts of the world, interest rates are in negative territory. Given the right circumstances, U.S. rates could go negative, too.

The Federal Reserve announced today that it has cut interest rates, causing stocks to fall slightly.

How exactly do interest rates affect us? And just why is the Fed expected to cut them? We've got you covered.

The Federal Reserve used to be an economic black box. Now Chair Powell holds press conferences throughout the year. How'd it get to this point?

With the Fed expected to cut interest rates next week, let us know what you want us to answer about the central bank.

Investors look closely for signs of a rate cut or hike. Here are some examples of how his words moved the Dow.

What could this mean for an interest rate cut this month?

The Federal Reserve is a complex system that includes dozens of bankers and economic leaders. But who has influence?