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How the economy responds to Fed decisions is … complicated
Usually, housing is very sensitive to Fed rate changes. But the last few cuts have actually corresponded with mortgage rate ...
Fed guided by economic goals and the law, not politics, says Powell
Powell said the Fed is working to align its workforce policies with Trump but signaled that changes could be limited.
Fed's wait-and-see approach likely won't be shaken by new GDP and inflation numbers
A new GDP report Thursday and the expectation of a sticky inflation reading Friday should reinforce the Federal Reserve’s new ...
Fed holds rates steady, hitting pause after series of cuts
The central bank’s decision to pause at its first meeting of 2025 followed a series of cuts that began in September to ...
Fed hits pause on interest rate cuts
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hit pause on interest rate cuts in its first key decision of President Donald Trump’s second ...
Why fourth-quarter GDP report suggests Fed monetary policy in ‘a good place’
Thursday’s report on U.S. gross domestic product growth in the fourth quarter was slower than expected, but “the economy ended 2024 on a strong note,” according to FHN Financial. “Domestic demand is ...
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 ...
Economy grew 2.8% in 2024, holding strong despite high interest rates
The new data were published Thursday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis in its report for gross domestic product for the fourth quarter.
Ferguson: An independent Fed is good for the U.S. economy and for everyone
Roger Ferguson, Past President & CEO of TIAA and Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman, expects the Fed to pause rate changes ...