Fed likely to hold rates steady despite Trump call for cuts as it awaits tariff, immigration changes
President Donald Trump may want lower interest rates, but the Federal Reserve will almost certainly keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its two-day policy meeting that ends Wednesday. It is likely to be a quiet start to an eventful year for the central bank.
Fed may cut rates sooner and faster than expected if disinflation holds up, Waller says
Inflation is likely to continue to ease and possibly allow the U.S. central bank to cut interest rates sooner and faster than expected, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday in comments that pushed against recent market moves that anticipate a shallower Fed rate path.
Fed’s Waller signals multiple rate cuts in 2025 as Bitcoin holds steady near $100K
Fed hints at multiple 2025 rate cuts as Bitcoin rallies above $99K after CPI data. Altcoins surge with Solana up 8% and XRP gaining 15%.
Fed expected to hold interest rates steady, defying pressure from Trump
Investors widely expect the Fed to hold interest rates steady, putting the central bank on a potential collision course with Trump. A longstanding norm of independence typically insulates the central bank from direct political interference.
Fed expected to pause rate cuts as it begins to weigh Trump policies
Donald Trump’s return to the White House is overshadowing the Fed’s meeting this week, with policymakers expected to pause changes to interest rates for now.
Fed Holds Steady Amid Trump's Rate Cut Demands and Policy Shifts
Amidst President Trump's demands for an immediate cut in interest rates, experts predict the Federal Reserve will maintain a steady approach. With recent immigration raids and the threat of new tariffs on Colombian goods,
Fed risk may be underestimated as traders focus on Trump policies - StanChart
Investing.com - Asset markets may be so focused on President Donald Trump's policies that risks presented by the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy meeting this week may be underestimated, according to analysts at Standard Chartered (OTC:SCBFF).
The Fed is about to run into an unstoppable force: Donald Trump
In its first key decision of President Donald Trump’s second term, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to hit pause on ...
What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s First Meeting of 2025
The U.S. central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady as officials weigh a solid economy and rising inflation risks ...
Fed’s Waller Says Fresh Rate Cuts Possible in First Half of 2025
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said the US central bank could lower interest rates again in the first half of ...
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US Fed Governor Says Rate Cuts Could Resume in the First Half of 2025 If Economic Trends Continue
U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller says multiple rate cuts are possible in the first half of the year.
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Fed may cut rates sooner and faster than expected if inflation keeps cooling, key official predicts
Inflation is likely to continue to ease and possibly allow the central bank to cut interest rates sooner and faster than expected, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Thursday in ...
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Mortgage rates fall after remarks by Fed’s Chris Waller
The 10-year yield and mortgage rates have been on a wild ride lately, even testing my top-end forecast at 7.25%, but today, ...
Federal lawsuit filed to stop potential transgender military ban
President Donald Trump has signed executive orders that will reshape the military, including one to determine a policy for ...
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Fed's Waller eyes rate cut before July
With the Federal Reserve touting a slower pace of easing, markets are expecting a longer pause. But Gov. Christopher Waller said the next interest rate reduction could come as soon as March because of ...