It’s a wonky subject, but important. Arcades, power grids and plumbing systems also help make sense of it.

Savers can be the first to lose when the Fed lowers the interest rate.

It's how banks borrow money overnight. And it got a little crazy this week.

The modest cut — to a range of 1.75% to 2% — irritates Trump, who has insisted on more aggressive action.

Market turmoil trade tensions ... there’s a lot that’s been worrying businesses so far this year.

A global economic meltdown caused the last rate cuts. Today, the economy is far from that point.

Kai Ryssdal spoke with a former Fed governor about what it's like to be in the room when the FOMC makes a major decision.

The Federal Reserve just announced it’s cutting interest rates. But in many parts of the world, interest rates are in negative territory. Given the right circumstances, U.S. rates could go negative, too.

The Federal Reserve announced today that it has cut interest rates, causing stocks to fall slightly.

How exactly do interest rates affect us? And just why is the Fed expected to cut them? We've got you covered.