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Fed meeting live updates: Rate cuts paused 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 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.
Do This With Your Money Now to Take Advantage of the Fed's Rate Pause
A rate pause means there's still time to score a high annual percentage yield, or APY, on a CD. Banks tend to follow the Fed's lead when setting CD rates, so we're likely to see APYs hold steady for the time being.
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Fed meeting live updates: Fed expected to hold rates steady after three consecutive cuts
Central bank policymakers are widely expected to stand pat on interest rates. Investors await further details from Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference.
Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?
It's important to understand that the Fed's decision to pause rate cuts will not directly impact mortgage rates. Mortgage rates are actually driven by a range of factors, including the Fed's rate changes. This week's Fed rate decision does, however, have a big influence on where mortgage rates could head.
Fed Rate Meeting Live: First US central bank decision since Trump took office
The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates on hold, despite demands by President Donald Trump to continue lowering borrowing costs.
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,
The Fed holds interest rates steady in its first decision of the year
Amid pressure from President Donald Trump to keep lowering interest rates, the Federal Reserve held steady.
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq down, bond yields rise as Fed leaves rates unchanged; earnings from Microsoft, Meta and Tesla loom
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Fed Begins 2025 in Neutral, Holding Interest Rates Steady
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Fed entering tough period for measuring money market liquidity
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Fed decision looms. Where's the fanfare?
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What the Fed’s rate policy means for your finances
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
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 ...
Powell’s goal for Fed today: ‘Trying not to make a splash’
Just over a week after Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Federal Reserve officials are gathering in Washington to ...