3 key points to watch from the Fed on Wednesday

While another rate hike is nearly certain, Chairman Powell could also provide some hints about what's next

• Sep 25, 2018

Fed is ready for third rate hike this year

But as President Trump's trade war escalates, what's on tap for monetary policy next year is far less certain

• Sep 24, 2018

Money Diaries: Demystifying personal finance

A recently published report paints an alarming picture of the state of many Americans' personal finances. The Federal Reserve says four in 10 could not come up with $400 to cover an unexpected expense and two in 10 cannot pay their monthly bills in full. Lindsey Stanberry is the author of the new book, "Refinery29 Money Diaries: Everything You've Ever Wanted To Know About Your Finances... And Everyone Else's." The book is based on Refinery29’s popular "Money Diaries" series, where women publicly track all of their expenses for one week for everyone to see and pick apart. Stanberry joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why women still feel awkward talking about money, the importance of savings and tips for changing the way you spend.

• Sep 3, 2018
• 05:55

Jay Powell signals more interest hikes to come

Despite President Donald Trump's complaints, the head of the U.S. central bank indicates rates will keep rising

• Aug 24, 2018

Powell could take on key issues in high-profile speech Friday

Investors will listen for anything the Federal Reserve chairman says about Trump's trade war and interest rates

• Aug 24, 2018

Fed official says Trump won't influence rate policy

Kansas City Fed President Esther George stresses the "firewalls" in place to ensure the central bank's independence

• Aug 23, 2018

This bull market can keep running

Some money managers never gave up the faith back in 2009, and they still see better days coming now

• Aug 22, 2018

3 reasons for the longest bull market ever

With the S&P 500 on the cusp of a longevity record for a rally, here's a look at what's powering the run

• Aug 22, 2018

Trump lashes out at Fed: "I should be given some help"

President told Reuters he is concerned the central bank's move to hike interest rates will slow U.S. economic growth

• Aug 20, 2018

America's bull market nears record for longevity

The ongoing rally in stocks since early 2009 could hardly have been predicted -- the question now: When will it end?

• Aug 20, 2018

How the Fed is unintentionally squeezing developing economies

The U.S. central bank is pushing up interest rates, causing investors to pull money from emerging markets

• Aug 15, 2018

Interest rates on CDs are finally above 3%

For the first time since the recession, savers can earn more than 3% annually on three-year CDs

• Aug 10, 2018

The dangers of Treasury bonds yielding 3 percent

Long-term interest rates are threatening to push bonds over a threshold that has spooked investors in the past.

• Aug 9, 2018

Fed stands pat on interest rates

Monetary policymakers say the U.S. economy is growing at a healthy rate, setting stage for hikes later this year

• Aug 1, 2018

Dollar hit as Trump says China, EU manipulate currency

U.S. currency softens after president lashes out at both global monetary policies and Federal Reserve rate hikes

• Jul 20, 2018

Trump calls Obama a "patsy" for Russia

Trump's remarks came in an interview with Joe Kernen of CNBC's "Squawk Box" that aired Friday morning

• Jul 20, 2018

Trump "not happy" with Fed hiking interest rates

President dismisses concerns about central bank's independence from White House: "I don't like ... rates going up"

• Jul 19, 2018

Fed's Powell shrugs off trade worries

The Federal Reserve chair was bullish on the economy, saying the typical worker is better off now than a year ago

• Jul 17, 2018

Where savers can finally earn a decent return

The Fed's interest rate hikes are leading to higher rates for your cash, but you have to know where to look

• Jul 16, 2018

Inflation risks making Fed chief's job harder

Fed chief Jerome Powell faces new pressure to raise rates thanks in part to President Trump's trade and tax actions

• Jul 12, 2018

Fed talks rate hikes that could slow growth

Central bank notes heightened uncertainty about U.S. trade policies, saying some companies curtailing spending as a result

• Jul 5, 2018

Fed says no to Goldman and Morgan Stanley dividend hikes

The banks will have to keep their dividend payouts at current levels after the Federal Reserve's annual stress test

• Jun 29, 2018

Fed hikes push saving account rates to 5-year highs

Finally, some noticeable rise is filtering into the wallets of consumers, and the best rates are at internet banks

• Jun 19, 2018

Federal reserve raises interest rates

The Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate another quarter-point on Wednesday. The federal funds target rate, which is now between 1.75 and 2 percent, is the highest it's been in nearly a decade, indicating that the nation's central bank has confidence the economy will continue to expand.

• Jun 14, 2018
• 01:15

Credit card rates hit 18-year high -- here's why

And that was before the Fed's latest hike, meaning consumers can look forward to even higher payments

• Jun 14, 2018

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