The Federal Reserve, the Economy and You

Wall Street, the banks, business and organized labor are all waiting to see if Janet Yellen and the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates tomorrow. They're only talking about a quarter of one percent — but that's a lot when rates are close to zero, as they've been for the past nine years. Those who want to see an increase are worried about inflation. Those who want to keep things as they are say a hike would be bad for employment. We hear what's at stake for the prices you pay and the security of your job — not to mention business investment and profit.