The Fed's favorite inflation measure ticked downard last month. Will that be enough for it to cut interest rates?

The Fed's preferred inflation measure held steady last month, sparking hopes of stabilizing prices — but also concerns of slowing consumption.

Financial planners can help clients navigate homeownership and other significant purchases in the wake of the Fed's revised rate-cut projections.

Despite this, most are also still leery of what they see as a worsening economy.

The consumer price index came in a little cooler last month, ending a streak of bad inflation data — at least for now.

Only 46% of Americans now say they expect to work full-time after age 62 — the lowest percentage in a decade.

Back in December 2023, Wall Street was hoping for rate cuts early and often. But as of May 2024, "higher for longer" seems to be the new policy — at least for now.

Recent economic data have shown inflation stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target, putting rate cuts in jeopardy. Join us on May 2 at 3 p.m., as Lauren Saidel-Baker, an economist with ITR Economics, parses the FOMC meeting, Chair Powell's press conference and takes a look at future policy.