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.
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 inauguration.
Fed's Collins says Fed can be patient on rates amid tariff uncertainty
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said Monday there's no urgency for the central bank to lower rates right now, as new trade tariffs announced by the Trump Administration could drive up inflation pressures.
Will Tariffs Keep the Federal Reserve From Cutting Interest Rates This Year?
Key Takeaways The looming trade war between the U.S. and its largest trading partners is making some officials at the Federal Reserve more cautious about moving interest rates.The Fed was already in "wait and see" mode,
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 watchers gauge the effect the president's new tariff plans will have on monetary policy.
President Trump says the Fed was right to stop cutting interest rates
President Donald Trump stunned reporters on Sunday night when he praised the Federal Reserve’s decision to hit pause on its rate cuts. “I’m not surprised,” he said as he arrived in Washington aboard Air Force One.
ECB's de Guindos says how low rates go depends on inflation development
Inflation is approaching the European Central Bank's 2% target, and how much lower the rates will go depends on data ...
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Current Inflation Report: January 2025
The inflation rate remained above 3% in early 2024 ... end of the federal fund range plus an additional 3%. Although the current federal funds rate marks a drop from the recent peak of 5.25% ...
TIP: Tariff Fears Creeping Into Breakeven Inflation Rates
TIP offers exposure to U.S. TIPS, with its principal value rising with inflation, but faces interest rate risks. See why I ...
The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Ticked Up Slightly in December
The central bank needs to see further progress on inflation or weakness in the labor market to resume interest rate cuts.
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Americans say their savings accounts aren't keeping up with inflation. There's a fix.
The average savings account at an online bank delivers an annual interest rate of 3.6%, according to WalletHub research. Many high-yield savings accounts do better than that. That average is higher ...
‘Mortgage rates will pull back:’ 4 pros predict where mortgage rates will go in February 2025
For his part, Lewis says mortgage rates are poised to drop in February, after climbing above 7% in January. “The direction of ...
Trump's tariffs raise fears Brazil's central bank is out of step on inflation
Brazilian analysts say the tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump against Canada, Mexico and China could cause a ...
Inflation is down. Will you get a rate cut, or will the RBA hold again?
Underlying inflation dropped to its lowest rate in three years in the December quarter, strengthening the case for a ...
Today's Mortgage Rates | Rates Tick Down as Fed Eyes Elevated Inflation
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are likely to remain elevated until inflation comes down ...
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What are today's CD interest rates?
But, a certificate of deposit (CD) can help. That's because today's leading accounts come with higher returns than the current inflation rate. However, strong current returns aren't the only ...
ECB lowers key interest rates by 25 basis points: what it means for markets
The Governing Council decided on Thursday to cut the three core ECB interest rates by 25 basis points: here's some key points ...