The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: Here's what that means for your money
The Federal paused rate cuts after its first meeting of the year — here’s what that means for your credit card, mortgage rate, auto loan and savings account.
Federal Reserve takes a pause, keeps interest rates unchanged
The US Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, pausing its recent easing cycle as it navigates economic uncertainty and rising political pressure. This marks the central bank’s first policy decision since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last week,
Fed Pauses Interest Rate Cuts Despite Trump's Push For Immediate Reduction
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate in place, pausing further cuts and ignoring a demand by President Donald Trump to immediately drop rates.After three months of reductions, the Fed decided to keep the key interest rate target
Federal Reserve expected to stand pat on rates even as Trump demands cuts
The Federal Reserve is nearly certain to keep its key interest rate unchanged at its policy meeting this week, just a few days after President Donald Trump said he would soon demand lower rates
The Fed Is About to Hit Pause on Rate Cuts. Here’s Why.
Faced with a solid economy and mounting inflation concerns, the U.S. central bank has said it will “move cautiously” on cutting interest rates.
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 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 Holds Rates Steady Amid ‘Elevated’ Inflation and Trump Uncertainty
Though the Fed and its chairman, Jerome Powell, repeatedly tout their independence from the political world, it is clear from comments from Fed officials that they believe inflati
Why the Fed may be done cutting interest rates, once and for all
Some economists were saying Wednesday that the rate-cutting cycle is over, while others think the Federal Reserve won’t ease rates again until 2026.
The Federal Reserve ignored Trump’s interest rate demands — and he’s not taking it well
The Federal Reserve kicked off its second Trump era right where it left off: Doing exactly what it wanted to do, ignoring President Donald Trump’s demands that it lower rates.
US. Fed holds interest rates steady amid Trump’s criticism
The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates on hold in its first decision of the year, despite sharp criticism from President Trump. Plus, the US tech sector continues to feel the impact of a new budget-friendly Chinese AI app.
Is Now the Time to Buy Bonds? Watch the White House, Not the Fed
Benchmark Treasury yields have been climbing toward 5%, despite the central bank’s recent rate cutting.
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The Federal Reserve should resist pressure from Trump and defend its independence, experts say
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What will the Fed do with interest rates and how will Trump react?
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The legal problems with Trump’s spending freeze maneuvers
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White House rescinds federal aid freeze proposal day after judge temporarily halted it
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