Federal Open Market Committee

Economy Watch: Fed Raises Interest Rates for the First Time in 2016

The FOMC raised the federal funds rate for only the second time in two decades, citing an improved U.S. economy that will likely continue its moderate growth.

Economy Watch Weekly: Fed Rate Hike Likely in December

The betting money is on an interest rate increase in December. Economy Editor Dees Stribling explains why, for the week ending Nov. 18, 2016.

Economy Watch: States Enjoy Stable Unemployment Rates in October

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest data on employment could potentially contribute to the Fed’s decision to raise interest rates or leave them as is next month.