Economy

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell.

The Federal Reserve cut its key rate by a quarter-point, but envisions fewer reductions next year

The Fed’s 19 policymakers projected that they will cut their benchmark rate by a quarter-point just twice in 2025, down from their previous estimate of four cuts.

A farmhand harvests avocados at an orchard in Santa Ana Zirosto, Michoacan state, Mexico, on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024.

Economy

Forecasting 2025 under a second Trump administration raises big questions, economist Joel Naroff says

SEPTA bus crosses 9th and Market Street in Center City Philadelphia on Friday morning November 8, 2024. SEPTA increased its fares by 7.5%, increasing most fares by 50 cents to $2, starting Dec. 1, 2024.

Transportation

How much did SEPTA fares increase? A helpful breakdown of each service

Economy

Trump’s economic proposals would increase inflation and interest rates, economist Mark Zandi says

A development of new homes in Eagleville, Pa.

Economy

The Federal Reserve cut its key rate by a quarter-point, but envisions fewer reductions next year

Forecasting 2025 under a second Trump administration raises big questions, economist Joel Naroff says

How much did SEPTA fares increase? A helpful breakdown of each service

Trump’s economic proposals would increase inflation and interest rates, economist Mark Zandi says

If the Fed is cutting interest rates, why are mortgages and business loans costing more?