The Federal Reserve’s FOMC announced on Wednesday that it is keeping its policy rate intact at 3.50%-3.75%, as widely expected, with the U.S. markets initially ...

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• The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday as expected, but two governors dissented, preferring a quarter-point cut. • It’s the first time since July that the central bank has chosen ...

The Federal Reserve sets the federal funds target rate, the interest rate at which commercial banks lend to each other overnight. The Federal Reserve raises the fed funds rate to cool down inflation.

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The IRS mileage reimbursement rate for 2026 is the standard per-mile amount set by the Internal Revenue Service to help taxpayers and employers calculate deductible vehicle expenses. These rates apply ...

Editor's Note: APYs listed in this article are up-to-date as of the time of publication but may fluctuate as the Fed rate changes. CNBC will update as changes are made public. A high-yield savings ...

The workshop is intended for government officials who are integrally involved in the compilation of national accounts statistics. Participants should be suppliers of statistics that are used to ...

Governments use spending and taxing powers to promote stable and sustainable growth Fiscal policy is the use of government spending and taxation to influence the economy. Governments typically use ...

Wetlands are ecosystems, in which water is the primary factor controlling the environment and the associated plant and animal life. A broad definition of wetlands includes both freshwater and marine ...