WASHINGTON >> U.S. retail sales dropped more than expected in May, weighed down by a decline in motor vehicle purchases as a rush to beat potential tariff-related price hikes ebbed, but consumer ...

Inflation has been cooling since January, and many economists say that without the higher import taxes, the Fed would likely be cutting its rate further.

The Fed, an independent federal agency, is widely expected to continue its defiance of Trump. Investors peg the chances of a decision to leave rates unchanged at 99.9%, according to the CME FedWatch ...

ANALYSIS: Here are a handful of factors likely impacting the Fed's interest rate decision being announced today.

"Recent Fed commentary has reinforced a wait-and-see approach, with officials signaling little urgency to adjust policy amid ...

As the Federal Reserve meets, Trump’s tariffs and the trade war continue to affect global markets. Follow along for live updates on the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq.

In Asia, Japan +0.9%. Hong Kong -1.1%. China flat. India -0.2%. In Europe, at midday, London flat. Paris -0.1%. Frankfurt ...

Plus, Donald Trump called on Iran to surrender unconditionally, and Israel stepped up its attacks on Iran's uranium ...