The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits for additional information on how tariffs and other potential disruptions will affect the economy this year.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady again Wednesday as officials continue to wait for the fallout of President Donald Trump’s sweeping policy changes and tensions in the Middle East.

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish after the Federal Reserve indicated it may cut interest rates twice this year, though it's far from certain about that.

Small businesses asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to take up the issue of whether President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs are lawful, marking the first time the president’s sweeping tariffs have made it to the high court, and teeing up a potential final ruling on whether the tariffs are lawful by the end of the year.

Two American family-owned toy companies urged the Supreme Court on Tuesday to step into the legal fray over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, asking the justices to quickly resolve the issue of whether the administration overstepped its authority by unilaterally launching a global trade war.

Japan has reported its exports fell in May as shipments of autos to the U.S. dropped nearly 25% from a year earlier due to higher tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.

TOKYO—Japan’s exports declined for the first time in eight months in May, highlighting the impact of President Trump’s tariffs. Exports, a main engine of growth for Japan’s economy, fell 1.7% in May from a year earlier.