Some experts now fear that the agency, which ordinarily takes about seven years on average to establish new rules, will face ...

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The Sixth Circuit’s recent decision in Ohio Telecom Association v. FCC, Nos. 24-3133/3206/3252 (August 13, 2025), offers a powerful road map for agencies looking to regulate after Congress has used ...

How will a change in interest rates affect my mortgage? Different interest rates and mortgage terms can change your monthly mortgage repayments and the amount you pay in interest. Use our mortgage ...

The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate for the first time in September, after holding it steady all year. However, that rate cut was largely expected, which may have influenced the direction ...

During the last three years, mortgage rates have been on the rise. In early 2022, the average 30-year fixed rate was 4.72% and the 15-year fixed rate was 3.91%. Rates reached a recent peak in late ...

After nine months of staying on the sidelines, the Federal Reserve on Sept. 17 announced a quarter-percentage-point cut, likely the first in a series of reductions to usher in lower borrowing rates ...

After holding the interest rate steady for five consecutive meetings over the past nine months, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce a quarter-point rate cut following its two-day ...

lf you're considering buying a home or exploring refinancing, you've probably noticed that mortgage rates seem to have a mind of their own — sometimes moving up when you'd expect them to fall. Finally ...

In his first comments since joining the Federal Reserve Board, Stephen Miran sought to emphasize his independence from the White House. By Tony Romm and Colby Smith Two days after the Federal Reserve ...