Fed, interest rates

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 is set to hit the pause button on rate cuts, for now. Here's the impact on your money.
The Fed is expected to hold off on another rate cut at its Jan. 29 meeting. Here's what it means for your finances.
Federal Reserve expected to stand pat on rates even as Trump demands cuts
With healthy hiring and some progress on inflation, Fed official have said that the pace of rate cuts will slow this year.
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 likely to hold rates steady despite Trump call for cuts as it awaits tariff, immigration changes
President 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.
Trump vs. the Fed: Why the President Can't Force Interest Rates to Drop
The president can't remove Powell before his term ends in 2026 simply because of policy disagreements or frustration over interest rate decisions. According to Earle, members of the Federal Reserve Board can be removed only "for cause," that is, proven misconduct, malfeasance or inability to do the job due to illness.
Federal Reserve set to repel Donald Trump’s calls for deep rate cuts
The Fed’s decision on Wednesday is the first following Trump’s return to office, which has been marked by a flurry of executive orders as the US president seeks to impose his agenda on Washington. Analysts say that Fed chair Jay Powell will have to resist White House pressure if he is to retain the confidence of markets and avoid unleashing a new wave of inflation.
Fed to Hold Rates Steady and Brace for Trump
Federal Reserve officials are expected to leave interest rates steady this week, giving themselves more time to lower inflation and to assess how President Donald Trump’s policies will affect the economy.
US Fed expected to hold rate steady despite Trump pressure to cut
After three interest rate cuts in a row, the US Federal Reserve is expected to take a breather on Wednesday and signal it will remain on pause until the data
Fed Meeting News Today: FOMC Will Likely Pause Rate Cuts. What Comes Next Depends on Trump.
The FOMC will announce its rate decision at 2 p.m. Eastern time and release its updated Summary of Economic Projections then, too. Fed Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press confer
President Donald Trump signals he may pressure the Federal Reserve
Speaking before the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump said he’ll call for interest rates to be lower than current levels. A possible sign he is setting up a possible battle with the Federal Reserve.

Fed, Dollar

Stop the printing presses: Why the Fed should target a hard 2% inflation cap
The optimal target for inflation is a range, so that businesses are not discouraged from risk-taking and consumers are not ...
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 ...
The Fed sent stocks spiraling after its last meeting, and now the central bank is expected to leave interest rates untouched on Wednesday
The Fed signaled as much at its last meeting in December, when the central bank delivered an interest cut, but hinted that it ...
Working Americans Turn to Food Banks as Fed Inflation Battle Drags On
Food banks across the nation are seeing a similar story: A post-pandemic wave of demand for food driven by working people ...
Can Trump Lower Inflation in 2025?
During his inauguration speech, President Trump promised to use his federal powers to "defeat what was record inflation and ...