As rates fall after the Fed's September meeting, experts say it's a good time to look at large, financed purchases and refinancing debts.

There are some compelling reasons why homebuyers may want to act now that the Fed has cut rates. Here's what to know.

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The federal funds rate is the interest banks charge each other for overnight loans. Set by the Federal Reserve, it's a basis for other interest rates.

The Federal Reserve made a 0.50 percentage point cut, double the typical reduction. Here's what's behind the decision.

Speaking last month in Jackson Hole, Jay Powell was explicit about what he considered the Federal Reserve’s mission as the US economy emerged from a gruelling inflation shock. “We will do everything we can to support a strong labour market as we make further progress towards price stability,

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates Wednesday by a half-point, the first rate reduction in four years. The cut, which was bigger than some economists were expecting, comes amid signs that inflation is moderating and the labor market is showing signs of weakening.