The invisible hand is a concept introduced by economist Adam Smith. It refers to the self-regulating nature of markets where individual actions, driven by personal interests, contribute to overall ...

Borrowing could soon get cheaper, but experts say your savings account might take a hit, after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point Wednesday for the first time in nine months.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to University of Michigan economist Justin Wolfers about the Federal Reserve meeting this week and what the expected interest rate cut could mean for the economy.