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Will the Federal Reserve move slowly on interest rate cuts? Chair Powell signals some caution "The Fed's in a weird situation - right now it's tough," says CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger

September 23, 2025
2025 is shaping up to be the worst year for home sales in U.S. history The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage eased in July but that's offering little relief for homebuyers

August 4, 2025
Trump again pushes for Fed chair to resign after governor steps down

August 2, 2025
Key week for the economy as the Federal Reserve makes latest decision on interest rates amid Trump criticism The president's been angrily calling for a cut to interest rates but CBS' Jill Schelsinger says it's unlikely this week

July 28, 2025
US home sales fade in June as national median sales price hits an all-time high of $435,300 "The median price is up by more than 42%, that's about twice the rate of inflation," says CBS' Jill Schlesinger

July 23, 2025
Trump’s attacks on Powell threaten the Fed’s independence. Here’s why it matters "We don't know if policies enacted by the administration will lead to higher inflation rates," says Jill Schlesinger

July 21, 2025
Here's really why the Fed isn't raising interest rates

May 8, 2025
Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment "Clearly, the Fed is seeking direction as to what impact the tariffs will have," says CBS' Jill Schlesinger

May 7, 2025
Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week "I think mostly because there is so much uncertainty looming," says CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger

May 5, 2025
New bill could cap credit card interest rates at 10%

February 5, 2025