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Federal Reserve & Interest Rate News

Track Federal Reserve and interest-rate news in one continuously updated feed. Alto aggregates coverage of FOMC meetings, rate decisions, Fed officials' remarks, inflation data, and the outlook for borrowing costs from financial publishers and mainstream press.

Rate policy ripples through mortgages, savings, markets, and the broader economy — this page brings the headlines together so you can follow what the Fed does and why.

Latest Federal Reserve & Interest Rates News

What this page tracks

FOMC rate decisions and statements, the dot plot and projections, speeches from the Fed chair and governors, inflation and jobs data that drive policy, and market reaction. Each story links to its original publisher.

How the Fed sets rates

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) sets the federal funds target range, meeting eight times a year. It raises rates to cool inflation and cuts them to support growth and employment — its dual mandate. Alto pairs many stories with analysis to explain the stakes.

Federal Reserve & Interest Rates — Frequently Asked Questions

How often does the Federal Reserve meet?
The Fed's rate-setting FOMC holds eight scheduled meetings per year, roughly every six weeks, and can hold unscheduled meetings when conditions require. Rate decisions are announced at the close of each meeting.
What is the federal funds rate?
The federal funds rate is the interest rate banks charge each other for overnight lending. The Fed sets a target range for it, which influences borrowing costs across mortgages, credit cards, and business loans.
Where can I follow Fed rate news?
This page aggregates Federal Reserve and interest-rate headlines from many publishers in one continuously updated feed, each linking to the original report.