U.S. stocks rose after the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rates by 50 basis points to a range of 4.75% to 5%. That was the first rate cut in over four years that marked the beginning of a monetary-easing cycle in the world's largest economy.

The market is due to peak on the 18th. Here are two stocks. One is a short sale that will take advantage of a weak market. The other is scheduled to be an October buy.

The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates at its September 18 meeting. Here's how the decision could impact your finances.

Interest rates are expected to drop for the first time in four years this week, but don’t expect that to be life-changing, experts said. When the Federal Reserve concludes its policy meeting Wednesday,

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was lowering its interest rate by 0.5%, an unusually aggressive move that some may see as the central bank expressing concern about underlying weakness in the economy.

The Federal Reserve is expected to finally announce interest-rate cuts this week. Here's everything you need to know.

The Federal Reserve is expected to start cutting its main interest rate this afternoon, a key shift in its fight against inflation. The Wall Street Journal's Nick Timiraos explains why this is the [Fe