Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25% to 4.50%, signaling a wait-and-see approach amid strong economic growth and moderating inflation. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that policymakers are "not on any preset course,
Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, defies Trump
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged, bypassing a trend of dropping cuts and bucking President Donald Trump's wishes amid uncertain economic times,
Federal Reserve decides not to cut interest rates, minutes released
The Fed just hit the brakes again. No rate cuts. No policy pivot. Minutes from their Jan. 28-29 meeting reveal they’re sticking to the 4.25% to 4.50% federal funds rate. Why? Inflation’s still hanging around.
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.
Why are mortgage rates still so high? There’s something more important than Fed policy at work
The federal funds rate and mortgage interest rates are often expected to move together, but they haven’t lately. Here’s why.
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.
Labor Market Is ‘in Balance,’ Fed’s Powell Says
The U.S. labor market is at a healthy point, despite the robust payroll growth experienced at the end of the year, Federal ...
Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits last week as labor market shows continued strength
The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell last week in a sign that the labor market remains strong.
US labor market stays on solid footing early in the year
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose marginally last week, suggesting no ...
United States key inflation rises 2.9% in December, core CPI at 3.2%
A Labor Department report showed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.9 per cent on an annual basis in December 2024, the highest since last July ...
Firings, freezes and layoffs: A look at Trump’s moves against federal employees and programs
The federal agency that enforces laws against workplace discrimination, the EEOC describes itself as a bipartisan commission ...
Fed's statement tweaks are a 'more hawkish' way of saying things
A pair of language changes in the Federal Reserve's policy statement is setting the tone in markets, pushing up Treasury yields and the dollar and putting pressure on stocks. At the top of the list, t ...
The Federal Reserve should resist pressure from Trump and defend its independence, experts say
President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.
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US weekly jobless claims hit 11-month low as hiring slowdown lingers
Weekly jobless claims in the United States have fallen to ... compared to 146,000 in November. Federal Reserve policymakers are closely monitoring these labor market trends as they weigh ...