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Fed sees higher inflation and slower U.S. economy due to uncertainty tied to Trump tariffs

Uncertainty spawned by President Trump’s tariffs prodded the Federal Reserve to predict a slower economy and higher inflation this year, complicating its decision on whether to cut interest rates ...

MarketWatch - 3d

Trump takes aim at Fed

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump doubles down on Fed rate cut pressure President Trump pressured the Federal ...

The Hill - 1d

18 percent rate economy as 'excellent' or 'good': Poll

Eighteen percent of Americans give a positive rating to the current state of the economy, according to a survey released Sunday. In the NBC News poll, 1 percent of respondents say they would rate ...

The Hill - 5d

Is the inflation drop good news for mortgage rates?

Inflation fell in February for the first time in five months, which could have an impact on mortgage rates.

CBS News - Mar. 12

Trump criticizes Fed decision to maintain interest rates

Trump's comments came hours after the Fed opted to hold interest rates steady.

ABC News - 3d

What are today's mortgage and mortgage refinance interest rates?

Knowing today's mortgage rates can help new homebuyers and homeowners looking to lock in a good deal.

CBS News - 2d

Jerome Powell delivers remarks on interest rate decision

Watch live coverage as Fed chair Jerome Powell delivers remarks on the next interest rate decision. It is the first decision of the Trump administration.

NBC News - 3d

Corporate Gloom Deepens as New Trump Tariffs Take Effect

Businesses need stability and clarity and instead they are getting calamity from Washington.

Inc. - Mar. 12

Rippling Sues Deel, a Software Rival, Over Corporate Spying

A lawsuit by Rippling accuses a top competitor, Deel, of placing a mole in its ranks — which it uncovered via a “honeypot” trap on Slack.

The New York Times - 5d

How corporate America is ditching DEI without abandoning inclusion

Companies are shifting their focus from DEI initiatives to evidence-based decision-making frameworks to avoid controversy and maintain support from all stakeholders.

The Hill - 5d

Corporate DEI Policies Can Create Problems Not Seen by Many Smaller Businesses

A report on problems with Morgan Stanley’s DEI program contrasts with the success of small businesses’ equality and inclusion practices — and their strong defense of them amid rising political ...

Inc. - 3d

Trump defends tariffs in speech to business leaders amid market turmoil

Trump to speak with corporate leaders after stocks plummet

NBC News - Mar. 11

Watch live: Powell speaks as Fed expected to keep interest rates steady

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the Fed's latest decision on interest rates. The Fed is expected to keep interest rates steady amid ...

The Hill - 3d

Fed keeps rates unchanged as Trump tariffs, economic concerns loom

The Federal Reserve held interbank lending rates steady on Wednesday at a range of 4.25 to 4.5 percent despite some signs that the economy may be heading for a slowdown. The decision to keep rates ...

The Hill - 3d

Is it worth it to get a HELOC rate lock? What the experts say

A HELOC rate lock can provide predictable payments — but may only be worth it in certain cases.

CBS News - Mar. 11

HELOC rates continue to fall: Here's how much cheaper it is than the alternatives

HELOC interest rates dropped again this week, emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of this product over alternatives.

CBS News - Mar. 13

The Fed will update its rate projections Wednesday. Here's what to expect

If market pricing is correct, there's virtually no chance central bank policymakers budge from the current level of their key interest rate.

CNBC - 3d

How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.

The New York Times - 3d

Highest-rated Class of 2025 men's basketball recruits from Alabama

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Class of 2025 basketball recruits from Alabama using data from 247Sports.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

HELOC rates fall to a new two-year low: What to know now

HELOC interest rates continued to fall this week, giving prospective borrowers a few timely items to think about.

CBS News - 2d

Who 'didn't show enough' against Albania? How England's players rated

Who impressed for England in Thomas Tuchel's first game as head coach against Albania? Alex Howell rates the players.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Who 'didn't show enough' against Albania? How England's players rated

Who impressed for England in Thomas Tuchel's first game as head coach against Albania? Alex Howell rates the players.

BBC News - 1d

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: What that means for mortgages, credit cards and more

The Fed is staying on the sidelines, for now, but some consumer loan rates are changing.

CNBC - 3d

Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest rate since October of last year, and that pushed demand even higher last week, after a substantial jump the previous week.

NBC News - Mar. 12

The looming budget question: Will Medicaid cuts fund tax cuts?

Republicans should focus tax cuts on middle-income and lower-income households that would provide greater support to the economy than tax cuts for the wealthy.

The Hill - Mar. 14

Concerns over economic chaos are weighing on Trump’s approval rating

A slew of new polls show that Trump’s approval rating has steadily declined amid a fast-paced and turbulent rollout of his economic agenda.

The Hill - 6d

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing higher economic uncertainty

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was leaving interest rates unchanged, signaling it wanted further clarity on the direction of the economy before changing borrowing costs for businesses and ...

NBC News - 4d

Smoking rates in parts of England rise for first time since 2006, study shows

South-west sees biggest jump, up 17% between 2020 and 2024, while rate in southern England increases by 10%. Smoking rates in parts of England have increased for the first time in nearly two ...

The Guardian - 4d

SBA cutting 40 percent of workforce

The Small Business Administration (SBA) plans to cut more than 40 percent of its workforce amid an agency-wide restructuring, it announced Friday. The agency will cut about 2,700 positions out of ...

The Hill - 1d

Here's where Trump's approval rating stands on key issues

President Trump's approval ratings are showing signs of weakening nearly two months into his second term. While his efforts to crack down on immigration seem largely well-received, Trump’s ...

The Hill - Mar. 15

Bayern Munich accelerate talks to sign €70m-rated Barcelona target – report

Barcelona’s pursuit of Nico Williams has taken an unexpected turn, as Bayern Munich have now surged ahead in the race to sign the highly-rated Athletic Club winger. According to reports from Fichaj...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

5 questions facing the Fed ahead of its rate decision

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady Wednesday despite growing concerns about the strength of the U.S. economy. Measures of economic confidence spanning consumers, ...

The Hill - 4d