Fed, rates and Trump

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.
Powell and the Fed Send a Clear Message by Pausing on Rates. Inflation Has to Give.
The Federal Reserve paused its interest rate cuts at its January meeting, citing unclear inflation and policy outlooks.
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.
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 Fed will likely stand pat after flurry of rate cuts. After that? It's anybody's guess.
The Fed will likely pause its rate cuts this week. After that, uncertainty over Trump's tariff, immigration plans make forecasting rates a dice roll.
Fed pauses interest rate cuts. What happens next may depend on Trump
After three successive interest rate cuts, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday made no change in its benchmark lending rate amid new economic uncertainties over the outlook for inflation and President Trump's continued threats of new tariffs and other measures.
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 account for progress already made on getting inflation down. Over the course of three meetings, the Fed lowered rates by a full percentage point to a range of 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent, which was maintained on Wednesday.
Fed now has less reason to cuts rates, says economist
Inflation that's "no longer dropping" and employment that's "no longer weakening" give the Federal Reserve less reason to lower interest rates from here, according to Chris Low, chief economist at FHN Financial.
Fed pauses interest rate cuts—here’s when borrowing costs might drop in 2025
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday amid uncertainty over when borrowing costs for loans, credit cards and auto financing might ease in 2025. The Fed's benchmark rate will stay in a range of 4.
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,
U.S. Federal Reserve holds rates steady
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday as it awaits further inflation and jobs data and more clarity on the economic impact of President Donald Trump's policies before deciding whether to cut borrowing costs again.
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 ...
Stocks end down as Fed shifts inflation view. Nvidia slides on talk of China sales curb
US stocks fall after the Fed held rates steady but suggested the inflation drop has stalled. Meta, Tesla and Microsoft report ...
The biggest Fed change investors will see coming: Morning Brief
Fed meeting might be considered rather pro format, given no one expects a policy change. But there are some interesting and ...
Fed's Powell said PCE inflation rose 2.6% in 12 months ended in December
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said the PCE inflation report in December is expected to show prices rose 2.6% in the past 12 months, or a somewhat higher 2.8% based on the core rate that omits food and ...
Fed rate decision, stock market updates: Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500 slip, Nvidia falls as Fed leaves rates unchanged
IBM projected constant currency revenue to grow 5% in the full year, above estimates for 4.81% growth. Meanwhile, the company ...
Federal Reserve holds rates steady: Policy divergence with ECB widens
The Fed kept rates steady at 4.25%-4.50%, signalling caution amid strong US growth and elevated inflation. Meanwhile, the ECB ...
What To Expect From Friday's Report On Inflation
Key Takeaways Inflation likely accelerated in December, putting pressure on the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates ...
FOMC expected to stand pat on rates on Wednesday; forecasts vary widely on the path ahead
The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to hold its policy rate at 4.25%-4.50% on Wednesday, the first pause since it ...