Fed Vice Chair Jefferson advocates remaining cautious on rates as policy drama unfolds

Fed Official Pushes Back on Pre-emptive Policy Moves

Mary C. Daly, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, said the central bank needed to assess the “scope, magnitude and timing” of President Trump’s policies.

The New York Times - 17h

Big investors strike a cautious tone on markets for 2025 with Trump policies, inflation posing risks

The backdrop should be reassuring for many investors: A lively bull market, pro-business policies promised by the Trump administration and a Federal Reserve close to pulling off a soft landing.

NBC News - 5d

Central bank decisions — as they happened: Powell says no rush to adjust Fed policy stance; Canada cuts rates for sixth consecutive meeting

US central bank holds rates steady as it resists Donald Trump’s calls to cut borrowing costs

Financial Times - 6d

Bond ETFs slip as Fed Chair Powell waits on White House policies

The Fed has paused its rate-cutting cycle.

MarketWatch - 6d

Job Market ‘Solid,’ Inflation ‘Remains Somewhat Elevated,’ Fed Says

Despite inflation, all told, the economy is holding steady.

Inc. - 6d

Trump bashes Fed after bank doesn't cut rates

President Trump ripped the Federal Reserve and the man he appointed to lead it Wednesday after the central bank kept interest rates steady. In a post on Truth Social, the president accused the Fed ...

The Hill - 6d

Fed 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.

CBS News - 6d

Mortgage rates are stuck at 7% as Fed holds steady on interest rates

Bad news for home buyers: Mortgage rates are largely stuck at 7% for the time being.

MarketWatch - 6d

Fed holds interest rates, setting potential collision course with Trump

Trump said last week he would "demand" lower interest rates.

ABC News - 6d

3 CD accounts to consider with the Fed pausing interest rates

The Fed is keeping interest rates paused. Here are three CD accounts to consider now with rates still high.

CBS News - 6d

Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?

The Fed's rate pause is likely to impact borrowing costs — but will it make mortgage loans more affordable?

CBS News - 6d

Fed holds rates steady as Trump tariffs loom, economy hums

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday after price increases ticked up over the past three months, suggesting inflation may still have some life in it. Central bankers held rates ...

The Hill - 6d

Trump’s Tariffs Scramble Fed’s Interest Rate Calculus

Economists predict that the Trump administration’s trade policies could push up prices for consumers, making it harder for Fed officials to cut rates.

The New York Times - 6d

This may be ‘most critical thing’ for markets facing Fed interest-rate decision

The Federal Reserve is about to wrap up its first interest-rate-setting meeting of 2025.

MarketWatch - 6d

The Fed is expected to hold rates steady. That will help banks, Moody’s says.

An expected decision this week by the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates steady will help bottom lines in the banking sector, at least in the short term, Moody’s Ratings analysts said.

MarketWatch - 6d

Consumers in Germany remain cautious with spending, study shows

Yahoo News - 6d

Fed set to repel Trump’s calls for deep rate cuts

Economists warn that political meddling in monetary policy ‘can often go very badly’

Financial Times - 6d

Here's the financial impact of the Fed's expected pause on rate cuts

The Fed is expected to hold off on another rate cut at its Jan. 29 meeting. Here's what it means for your finances.

CBS News - Jan. 28

Will the Fed respond to Trump’s call on interest rates?

Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead

Financial Times - Jan. 26

Trump piles pressure on Fed chair Jay Powell to cut interest rates

US central bank widely expected to hold borrowing costs steady at meeting next week

Financial Times - Jan. 23

How will CD interest rates be impacted by the January Fed meeting?

Could CD interest rates decline again this month? Here's what savers should consider before the January Fed meeting.

CBS News - Jan. 23

Fed to keep rates on hold for ‘foreseeable future’, Pimco says

US central bank will wait for more details of Trump’s policies before resuming cuts, says bond manager’s investment chief

Financial Times - Jan. 23

California Senate Insurance Committee remains without chair amid corruption probe

Democratic Sen. Susan Rubio was the Senate Insurance Committee chair for the past six years. As of Wednesday, that committee is the only committee in the entire legislature without a chair.

CBS News - Jan. 22

Trump revives ‘remain in Mexico’ policy as part of anti-immigration crackdown

Critics say program that forces asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while cases are processed exposes migrants to harm. The Trump administration has announced the reinstatement of the “remain in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

First Horizon CEO says he's cautious about interest rate cuts in 2025

CNBC's Jim Cramer highlights the regional bank space, talking with First Horizon CEO Bryan Jordan.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Fed Governor Waller sees potential for multiple interest rate cuts in 2025

In a CNBC interview, the policymaker said he expects the first cut could come in the first half of the year.

CNBC - Jan. 16

CPI edged higher in December, complicating the Fed's rate decision

Inflation is proving stickier than expected, which could cause Fed to hit pause button on more interest rate cuts.

CBS News - Jan. 15

This is what it could take for the Fed to hike interest rates

Some economists are now contemplating what was previously unthinkable — and they are focused on the personal-consumption expenditures price index

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Tim Walz backs David Hogg for DNC vice chair

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) endorsed Democratic National Committee vice chair candidate David Hogg on Friday, marking the latest big name endorsement for Hogg. “David Hogg represents exactly the ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

The Fed Is in No Rush to Cut Rates

Fed officials have signaled that it will take more than one weak report to convince them that the labor market is deteriorating.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn’t see the need to go any further.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Fed Governor Bowman says December interest rate cut should be the last

Bowman said Thursday she supported the recent interest rate cuts but doesn't see the need to go any further.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Why two Fed officials doubt the need for many more rate cuts

One official warned that “progress on inflation could continue to stall.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

Fed officials saw need for ‘careful approach’ to future rate cuts

Minutes from December meeting show policymakers are concerned about US inflation risks

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Rate-Cut Decision Was Narrow, Fed Minutes Show

Stubborn inflation, and potential tariffs, make future rate cuts uncertain.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Fed Minutes May Show Why More Rate Cuts Will Face Hurdles

After a quarter-point cut in December, Chairman Jerome Powell said policymakers may be more cautious, since the incoming administration will create more uncertainty.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Frost backs Hogg in DNC vice chair race

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) endorsed Democratic National Committee vice chair candidate David Hogg on Wednesday, referring to the candidate as a generational changemaker. “I was there days after ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Michael Barr to Leave His Role as Fed Vice Chair for Supervision

Michael Barr oversaw an attempt to rewrite financial regulations that came under attack from a wide range of groups, including banks, lawmakers and even some of his colleagues.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Former Fed Chair Bernanke Says Trump’s Policies May Not Push Inflation Back Up

While plans to impose tariffs, cut immigration and expand tax cuts have alarmed many economists, others say early, pessimistic analyses may be incorrect.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Fed Vice Chair Jefferson advocates remaining cautious on rates as policy drama unfolds

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