Fed, Trump and interest rate

In a switch, Trump approves of the Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady
President Donald Trump commended the Federal Reserve for its decision last week to leave interest rates unchanged. "Holding the rates at this point was the right thing to do," he told reporters. President Donald Trump agreed with the Federal Reserve for its decision last week to leave interest rates unchanged,
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.
Key takeaways from the Fed’s decision to pause interest rate cuts
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hit pause on interest rate cuts in its first key decision of President Donald Trump’s second term.
The Fed holds interest rates steady in its first decision of the year
The nation's central bank held interest rates steady in its first decision of the year. On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee announced that it would maintain the Federal Reserve's target rate following a series of rate cuts at the end of 2024.
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 Pauses Interest Rate Cuts in First Key Decision of Trump's Second Term
The decision reflects a cautious stance as the Fed assesses the direction of inflation and policies President Trump may implement.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation uncertainty
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its January meeting following three consecutive rate cuts amid uncertainty over inflation and economic conditions.
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.
Trump Reverses Position On Interest Rates, Says Holding Them Steady 'Right Thing To Do'
The president previously said he would demand immediate rate cuts but now says holding them steady was the right thing to do.
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 ...
Delaying deposit decisions? Consider the cost before waiting on the Fed
In a vacuum, the Fed could raise its target rate, lower it or leave it unchanged. That was true at last week’s meeting and ...
What To Expect From The Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Decision Wednesday
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold its key interest rate steady on Wednesday as officials wait for more data that ...
What Time Is the Fed's Interest-Rate Decision Today—and How to Watch Jerome Powell's Speech
The first Federal Open Market Committee meeting of 2025 is here. The Federal Reserve's policymaking arm concludes its two-day ...
Fed Stands Pat on Rates, Entering New Wait-and-See Phase
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says, “We do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance.” ...
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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 ...
Morgan Stanley's top stock strategist says the market is in a 'sweet spot' when it comes to interest rates
The Fed made the right call in hitting pause this week. "I'm not sure that pausing is really all the bad for stocks in the ...