Fed, interest rates

Fed interest-rate cuts might not come anytime soon, two top officials say
Two senior Federal Reserve officials said Monday that they are in no rush to cut interest rates further given the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. economic outlook and the White House’s new policies,
Fed pauses interest rate cuts as inflation, Trump's plans create uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged as officials grappled with uncertainty caused by inflation and President Trump's plans.
Fed Stays Steady, and Powell Offers No Guidance on Future Rate Cuts
After three cuts at the end of last year, Federal Reserve officials paused rate moves as they weigh a solid economy and rising inflation risks. Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, said the central bank was not on a “pre-set course.
Fed hold rates steady, sees inflation as ‘elevated,’ as Powell declines comment on Trump
Outside of a U.S. President bending norms, the Fed also faces challenges in achieving its economic objectives. Inflation remains above its 2% target: Its preferred measure is at 2.4%, though core prices — considered a better gauge of where inflation is headed — rose 2.8% in November from a year ago.
Fed’s Bostic Says He Wants to Wait a While Before Next Rate Cut
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said he wants to wait “a while” before cutting interest rates again following last year’s reductions amid uncertainty over where the US economy is headed in 2025.
Fed’s Bostic Says Uncertainty Calls for Extended Pause on Rate Cuts
The Atlanta Fed President said he would be happy holding interest rates steady for as long as it takes for the outlook to become clearer.
Atlanta Fed's Bostic can 'wait for a while' for next Fed move
Atlanta Fed President said on Monday "it may be a while" before the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee adjusts its policy rate again. He said he wants to assess the impact of the Fed's 100 basis points of rate reductions before making the next move.
‘How do I shield my retirement savings?’ I’m worried about Trump’s trade war and Fed’s willingness to cut interest rates
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Tariffs Could Reduce Chance Of Fed Interest Rates Cuts In 2025
Tariffs on U.S. goods and services may complicate the Federal Reserve’s decision making as market expectations for 2025 ...
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's ...
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“We’ve got to be more careful and prudent of how fast rates could come down” says Chicago Fed chief
Austan Goolsbee says the central bank is keenly monitoring how changing economic policy is influencing inflation and ...
Fed hits pause on interest rate cuts amid Trump’s flurry of economic plans
Consumers and traders are waiting to learn if the Fed’s pause is a one-meeting hold or the start of a longer stretch.
Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?
It's important to understand that the Fed's decision to pause rate cuts will not directly impact mortgage rates. Mortgage ...
Fed holds interest rates steady, defying pressure from Trump
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump called on the central ...
Fed Holds Interest Rates: What Small Businesses Can Expect In The 1st Quarter Of 2025
Nonetheless, already there is a clash with President Trump, who believes interest rates are “far too high." On his Truth ...
As the Fed pauses rates, some banks are keeping high-yield savings accounts at just under 5% interest
On January 29, the Federal Reserve chose to keep the federal funds rate steady. Here are which savings accounts offer close ...