Welcome to Investopedia's live blog of the Federal Reserve's January meeting. Here, we will bring you the latest news on the ...
The Federal Reserve, or “the Fed,” is the central bank of the U.S. and plays an outsized role in shaping the nation’s monetary policy. One of its key functions is setting interest rates.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says, “We do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance.” ...
President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.