Just a few weeks ago, the path ahead for the Federal Reserve looked straightforward: With inflation cooling and the job market slowing, the Fed appeared on track to steadily cut interest rates

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“This will directly impact people’s pocketbooks,” one expert said.

The House passed legislation that would provide full benefits to millions.

Americans stepped up their spending at retailers last month in the latest sign that healthy consumer spending is driving the economy’s steady growth

Credit card interest rates stand near a record high.

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level in six months last week as layoffs remain at relatively healthy levels

Wholesale prices in the United States rose last month, remaining low but suggesting that the American economy has yet to completely vanquish inflationary pressure

Inflation accelerated in October, snapping a streak of six consecutive months of cooling inflation.

The standoff carries high stakes for the U.S. economy, experts said.

Inflation has helped fuel a global backlash toward incumbents, experts say.

The Federal Reserve cut its key rate by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential election victory this week

The Fed cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.

The number of Americans applying for jobless aid ticked up last week but layoffs remain at historically low levels

Expanded tariffs and mass deportation would raise prices, experts say.

Major stock indexes and large tech firms showed gains on Tuesday.

The economy tops surveys of voters' most important issues.

Trump could damage the economy, experts say, if he makes good on threats to prosecute political rivals, including Kamala Harris.

U.S. GDP grew at a 2.8% annualized rate over three months ending in September.

As economic inequality and wealth concentration rise, the U.S. is entering a new era of support for workers' rights, reminiscent of the Gilded Age.

Gold prices have soared more than 30% this year.

Inflation has returned to normal but varies widely in major swing-state cities.

Price increases are hovering right near the Fed's target rate of 2%.

Consumer prices rose 2.4% over a year ending in September, data showed.

Inflation has fallen dramatically but remains a top concern for voters.

President Joe Biden chose to come to the briefing room for the first time just months before the end of his presidency to tout recent economic wins.

The U.S. economy added 254,000 jobs in September, fresh data showed.

Tens of thousands of dockworkers are set to strike on Tuesday morning.

Manufacturing accounts for about 10% of U.S. gross domestic product.

The storm left devastation across a vast stretch from Florida to Tennessee.

Tens of thousands of dockworkers are set to strike as soon as Oct. 1.

An interest rate cut last week aimed to maintain job growth, experts said.

In remarks on Thursday at the Economic Club in Washington, President Joe Biden said the Fed's rate cut was "an important day," but stopped short of declaring victory.

The Fed delivered a large interest rate cut this week. Will they do it again?

The Fed delivered a jumbo-sized rate cut this week.

"The time has come for policy to adjust," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said last month.

In 16 states, an average gallon of gas costs less than $3.

Investors widely expect the Fed to cut interest rates at a meeting on Wednesday.

Food at home prices increased over the last year with eggs and meat increasing at the grocery store month to month; but retailers are fighting for shopper savings.

The Fed is widely expected to cut interest rates next week.