There are far fewer new job seekers in the U.S. due to Trump’s restrictive immigration policies. As a result, the goal posts for what healthy job growth looks like have also changed.

The interconnectedness of the global economy may force the Fed to eventually follow suit.

Two officials voted to keep the rate unchanged, while Stephen Miran, whom Trump appointed in September, voted for a half-point cut.

Bond traders seem to be betting that rates may already be close to a level that keeps inflation down and the labor market strong.

Inflation has been stubbornly hanging around 2.8% for months. That’s above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Meanwhile, key areas of the labor market are showing signs of weakness.

If the Federal Reserve cuts rates next week as predicted, and Kevin Hassett becomes Fed Chair, where will rates be at this time next year?

They’re sounding the alarm about the importance of central bank independence.

Kai Ryssdal spoke with Daniel Tarullo, who served on the Federal Reserve Board for more than eight years, about growing dissent within the FOMC.

For some investors, they bet on a vehicle known as "Federal Funds futures" to hedge. For others, it's just that — a bet.

Start with the fact that most consumers don’t spent a whole lot on imported goods.