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The Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady as the U.S. conflict with Iran drives oil prices higher and clouds economic forecasts. WSJ’s Nick Timiraos explains. Kevin Warsh is facing one ...

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. So, where do mortgage interest rates sit today, as of March 27, 2026?

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in nine months on Wednesday, signaling concerns about a weakening labor market. The central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee voted to ...

The Federal Open Market Committee voted 11-1 to keep the benchmark federal funds rate anchored in a range between 3.5%-3.75%. The policymakers are navigating their ...

Markets are pricing in a near-zero chance that the Federal Reserve will be cutting interest rates at this meeting — or any other in the near future. Updates to economic and rate projections also ...

Iran launched a barrage of missile attacks on Israel after confirming the deaths of two high-ranking officials, Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani. The Revolutionary Guard announced that it ...

Interest rates: The FOMC kept its rate target at 3.50% to 3.75% after not lowering rates in January. Economic projections: Officials still point to just one rate cut in 2026, unchanged from December.

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. At the same time, rates here aren't nearly as high as they were during ...