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Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees no hurry to cut again
The U.S. central bank held interest rates steady on Wednesday and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said there would be no rush to cut them again until inflation and jobs data made it appropriate.
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday as it began a new wait-and-see policy stance amid a cloudy economic outlook and uncertainty over whether some of President Donald Trump’s policies could stymie the fight against inflation.
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 bank to lower them. The announcement put the central bank on a potential collision course with Trump, though a longstanding norm of independence typically insulates the Fed from direct political interference.
Trump blasts Fed for not cutting interest rates
President Donald Trump blasted the Federal Reserve and Chair Jerome Powell on social media Wednesday for pausing rates cuts against the president's wishes.
Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged, But 2025 Cuts Are Still Expected
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on January 29, and an interest rate cut is unlikely when the Fed issues its next policy decision on March 19, 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 inauguration.
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's rate pause could spell trouble for the U.S. economy
Brian Jacobsen, chief economist at Annex Wealth, joined TheStreet to discuss what higher for longer rates means for the economy in 2025. Related: Major housing analyst unveils mortgage forecast ahead of Fed meeting CONWAY GITTENS: So,
Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?
After implementing three rate cuts in late 2024, the central bank has opted to keep its benchmark federal funds rate steady at 4.25% to 4.50%. The pause comes as inflation showed signs of stubborn persistence,
Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged: What the Experts Are Saying
The Fed has a dual mandate. In addition to stable prices, the central bank is supposed to support maximum employment. With the labor market in "solid" shape, the FOMC has become m
Mortgage demand drops further, even as interest rates settle
The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($766,550 or less) remained ...
Powell takes wait and see approach on interest rates — drawing angry response from Trump
There is so much uncertainty over potential tariffs and fiscal policy that “keeping things steady looks like the prudent move ...
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The Fed Paused Rates. Here's What That Means for CD and Savings Account APYs
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ECB to cut interest rates, keep door open to further easing
The European Central Bank is all but certain to cut interest rates on Thursday and is likely to keep open the door to further ...
Florida graduation rates rise in 2024, but Leon County sees a drop
Gov. Ron DeSantis boasted of Florida's high school graduation rate in early January, which edged to 89.7% in 2024, a slight ...
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq down, bond yields rise as Fed leaves rates unchanged; earnings from Microsoft, Meta and Tesla loom
Investors react to the Federal Reserve's policy decision and Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference, as well as results ...
Fed Meeting: Live Updates on Interest Rates Decision
After lowering interest rates by a full percentage point last year, officials at the central bank are weighing a solid ...
Southern California unemployment dips to 5.2% as jobs hit record high
The region had a record 8.12 million people at work in December, up 7,200 from the previous month and 79,300 from the last 12 ...