The Federal Reserve will meet Wednesday, as the U.S. government shutdown enters its fifth week, to decide whether to cut interest rates for a second time since September.

The Federal Reserve will meet Wednesday, as the U.S. government shutdown enters its fifth week, to decide whether to cut interest rates for a second time since September.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to meet Wednesday to make a decision on whether to cut interest rates.

Central bank votes to lower cost of borrowing even as US government shutdown limits data for decision

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its interest decision following a two-day meeting.

Wednesday's decision brings the Fed's key rate down to about 3.9%, from about 4.1%.

Central bank sets rates at range between 3.75% and 4% amid turbulence from government shutdown and Trump’s tariffs

Wednesday's decision brings the Fed's key rate down to about 3.9%, from about 4.1%.