Interest rates

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.

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

Unemployment is low. Consumer spending is high. But we're also in a trade war with China, and growth is slowing around the world.

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

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?

A single word can indicate the central bank’s attitude toward interest rates.

When it fears inflation might be getting too high, the Federal Reserve typically raises interest rates.

A new survey finds 81% of people who asked for a better rate got one.

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