The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady on Friday, but decided to start selling its holdings of exchange-traded funds (ETF) and real-estate investment trusts (REIT).

As the Fed considers its first rate cut in a year, here’s what 6 experts say to consider if you’re a home buyer or home owner

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut rates for the first time this year, with federal funds futures trading data putting the odds of a 25 basis point cut at about 94% Wednesday morning. Traders see a 6% chance the Fed lowers rates by 50 bps, the same amount with which it kicked off last year’s rate-cutting cycle in September. 1

World equity markets rose to a fresh new peak on Thursday while the U.S. dollar gained against major peers, buoyed by the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut, while the pound dipped slightly after the Bank of England kept rates unchanged.

The Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is concluding its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday

Economists expect the Fed to make the first rate cut of the year this week. Here's what that means for savings, mortgages, and more.

Experts say Americans shouldn't expect a further decline in mortgage rates immediately after the Fed's September meeting.