Fed holds interest rates steady, still sees two cuts coming this year

The Federal Reserve in a closely watched decision Wednesday held the line on benchmark interest rates though still indicated that reductions are likely later in the year.

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The Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper.

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Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. But some consumer loans are getting cheaper

High interest rates have put pressure on households, but some borrowing costs are starting to ease, even with the Fed on the sidelines.
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: What that means for mortgages, credit cards and more

The Fed is staying on the sidelines, for now, but some consumer loan rates are changing.
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but trims growth outlook

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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing higher economic uncertainty

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Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as Trump tariffs cast a shadow over economic outlook

The BOJ's decision comes ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where the U.S. central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate steady.
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Fed likely to pause rate cuts with clouds gathering over the economy

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Kugler says Fed should hold interest rates amid inflation risks

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Recession fears are mounting — Powell’s stances on these 4 issues could dictate America’s economic path in months ahead

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Jerome Powell delivers remarks on interest rate decision

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Will Trump's tariffs threaten the Fed's soft landing? Experts weigh in.

The Fed is set to announce a its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday.
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Fed keeps rates unchanged as Trump tariffs, economic concerns loom

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Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints

Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall Street
Financial Times - Mar. 7
Should you open a home equity loan before the March Fed meeting?

With the Fed set to meet soon to determine interest rate policy, homeowners may be thinking of taking action now.
CBS News - Mar. 10
2-year Treasury leads yields lower as Fed sticks with 2025-27 rate-cut forecast

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Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

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Financial Times - 4h
Stagflation? Fed sees higher inflation and an economy growing by less than 2% this year

The rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee downgraded its collective outlook for economic growth to 1.7%, down from the last projection of 2.1% in December.
CNBC - 3h
The Fed will update its rate projections Wednesday. Here's what to expect

If market pricing is correct, there's virtually no chance central bank policymakers budge from the current level of their key interest rate.
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How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More

Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
The New York Times - 6h
Bank of England expected to keep rates on hold amid headwinds it can't fully predict or control

The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates when it meets on Thursday, as the U.K. faces economic headwinds both at home and abroad.
CNBC - 16h
Why are HELOC rates so much lower than home equity loans now? Experts weigh in

HELOC interest rates are near two-year lows, making them significantly cheaper than home equity loans. Here's why.
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Tax relief for cash Isa savers rose to £2.1bn last year

Cost to the UK Treasury rises 30-fold in two years due to rising interest rates and frozen thresholds
Financial Times - 7h
Fear of a tariff ‘Trumpcession’ puts pressure on Bank and Fed over interest rates

A trade war could push up inflation when both the UK and US economies really need cheaper borrowing. So what’s a central bank to do?. Monetary policymakers on both sides of the Atlantic will be ...
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Stocks drift higher as investors await Fed decision on interest rates

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's face tough challenge — offering anchor to investors in a sea of uncertainty.
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US consumers’ long-term inflation expectations hit 32-year high

Worse than expected data comes days ahead of Federal Reserve’s next meeting on interest rates
Financial Times - 5d
Investors are on edge about potential changes to the Fed’s balance sheet plan

Financial markets are not just focused on what the Federal Reserve says about the future path of interest rates on Wednesday. The markets are also on alert for changes to the Fed’s ongoing runoff ...
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The Fed holds rates firm—here's what it means for your money

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Weekly mortgage demand surges 11% higher, as interest rates dropped for the sixth straight week

Mortgage rates dropped to the lowest rate since October of last year, and that pushed demand even higher last week, after a substantial jump the previous week.
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E.C.B. Cuts Interest Rates Again, With an Uncertain Path Ahead

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