Fed, Interest Rates

Tariffs Could Reduce Chance Of Fed Interest Rates Cuts In 2025
Tariffs on U.S. goods and services may complicate the Federal Reserve’s decision making as market expectations for 2025 interest rate cuts decline.
BOE Expected to Cut Interest Rates. Why That’s Good for the Dollar.
Investors are pricing in a 97% chance that the U.K. central bank lowers its key rate to 4.5% from 4.75% on Thursday.
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 interest-rate cuts might not come anytime soon, two top officials say
Two senior Federal Reserve officials said Monday that they are in no rush to cut interest rates further given the uncertainty surrounding the U.S. economic outlook and the White House’s new policies,
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.
What will the Fed do with interest rates and how will Trump react?
The Federal Reserve is set to announce its first interest rate decision of 2025 and with a pause expected, it could prompt President Donald Trump to renew his criticism of the central bank.
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 leaning toward more rate cuts amid uncertainty, Barkin says
The U.S. Federal Reserve is still leaning toward further rate cuts this year, although uncertainty about the impact of new Trump administration initiatives on things like tariffs, immigration and regulations will need to be better understood,
No need to hike interest rates unless economy is overheating, Fed’s Barkin says
The only reason for the Federal Reserve to hike rates would be if the economy was overheating and there are no signs of that in the data, Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said Wednesday. “I see inflation coming down,
Fed leans toward more rate cuts, awaits policy impacts: Barkin
The U.S. Federal Reserve is considering additional rate cuts this year, according to Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin. However, the potential effects of new policy initiatives from the Trump administration,
Fed's Barkin still eyes 2025 for rates cuts with lower inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin is keeping the door open for interest-rate cuts this year, even as economic uncertainties loom large. Speaking to Bloomberg TV, Barkin specifically pointed to uncertainty over how the latest measures taken by the Trump administration will play out,
‘How do I shield my retirement savings?’ I’m worried about Trump’s trade war and Fed’s willingness to cut interest rates
I’m in my 50s and concerned about interest rates, tariffs, inflation and the general performance of the economy and markets.
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged — pushing Trump to bash Powell for failing to stop ‘problem they created’
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said “we do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance” and monetary policy is “well ...
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 ...
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 ...
Trump: Fed's interest rate pause was 'the right thing to do'
Donald Trump said Sunday the Federal Reserve was right to keep interest rates unchanged, a new comment that comes as Fed ...
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The Fed Didn't Budge on Interest Rates. Here's Why That's a Big Deal
Generally, when inflation is high and the economy is in overdrive, the Fed tries to pump the brakes by setting higher ...
Fed Vice Chair Jefferson advocates remaining cautious on rates as policy drama unfolds
Jefferson echoed recent statements from other officials that it's in the Fed's best interest to move slowly as it evaluates ...