Fed holds rates steady, takes less confident view on inflation

The Fed Holds Rates Steady, Hitting Pause After a Series of Cuts

The U.S. central bank did not cut borrowing costs amid a solid economy and rising inflation risks.

The New York Times - 23h

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

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

Inc. - 1d

Fed holds rates steady, takes less confident view on inflation

The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate in check Wednesday, reversing a recent trend of easing policy.

CNBC - 1d

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 - 1d

Trump says the Fed "has failed" to stop inflation

After three consecutive interest rate cuts, the Federal Reserve has decided to hit the pause button, citing a solid job market and stubborn inflation. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...

CBS News - 23h

Trump accuses Fed, Powell of creating inflation on heels of rate decision

Trump, who appointed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, has called for lower interest rates and said the president should get a say on the Fed's rate decisions.

CNBC - 1d

Trump lashes out after Fed keeps interest rates steady

US president had called on the central bank to sharply reduce borrowing costs

Financial Times - 1d

Trump slams Fed after decision to hold interest rates steady

Federal Reserve officials held interest rates steady after their latest policy meeting, drawing sharp criticism from President Donald Trump.

NBC News - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Fed holds interest rates, setting potential collision course with Trump

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

ABC News - 1d

The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: Here's what that means for your money

The Fed paused rate cuts after its first meeting of the year — here's what that means for your credit card, mortgage rate, auto loan and savings account.

CNBC - 1d

Fed holds interest rates steady amid uncertainty over Trump’s impact on economy

Fed chair declines to provide ‘any response or comment whatsoever’ on president’s public demands for lower rates. Federal Reserve officials decided on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady as ...

The Guardian - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Economic confidence slips amid shifting partisan views: Gallup

Americans’ economic confidence has slipped overall in recent months, but with partisan differences: Republicans are viewing it more positively, while the outlook among Democrats has worsened, ...

The Hill - 2d

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

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

Financial Times - 4d

A Fed on Hold, for Now, Eyes Strong Jobs, Easing Inflation

Economic trends appear to be moving in the right direction, and the central bank is likely to adopt a hands-off approach at its meeting next week.

Inc. - 6d

The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. Here's what that means for your money

The Fed is unlikely to cut interest rates again when it meets next week, delaying any relief from high borrowing costs.

CNBC - 6d

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

Trump says he's "not confident" Israel-Hamas ceasefire will hold

President Trump said Monday that he's "not confident" Israel and Hamas will be able to maintain their ceasefire in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.

CBS News - Jan. 21

Trump 'not confident' Israel-Gaza ceasefire will hold

The newly sworn-in US President was asked for his thoughts on the ceasefire as it enters its third day.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Optimism but not confidence as Trump takes control

From infrastructure spending to relations with China, uncertainty reigns

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Trump to inherit 5-month high inflation rate

President-elect Donald Trump is set to inherit inflation at a 5-month high. According to the Labor Department, consumer prices rose 2.9% year-over-year and 0.4% month-over-month in December, the ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

CPI Rose in December, a Sign the Fed’s Inflation Fight Has Stalled

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Core inflation rate slows to 3.2% in December, less than expected

The consumer price index was expected to rise 0.3% in December and show an annual inflation rate of 2.9%.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Inflation Rose in December, Putting Rate Cuts Into Question

The consumer price index rose 2.9 percent in the last month of the year, the Labor Department reports.

Inc. - Jan. 15

Less than 2 in 10 confident Trump DOJ will act fairly: Survey

Less than 2 in 10 Americans are “extremely” or “very” confident President-elect Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) will act in a nonpartisan and fair manner, according to a survey released ...

The Hill - Jan. 15

CPI Rose in December, a Sign the Fed’s Inflation Fight Has Stalled

The Consumer Price Index rose 2.9 percent from a year earlier, but a measure of underlying inflation was more encouraging.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Nearly Half of Adults Worldwide Hold Antisemitic Views, Survey Finds

A fifth of the respondents haven’t heard of the Holocaust, during which six million Jews were killed, while 21% believe it has either been exaggerated by historians or it never happened.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14

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

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 braces for Trump inflation bump

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed frets about impact of Trump policies on inflation Central bank officials ...

The Hill - 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

Most Fed officials were worried about higher inflation, but not enough to put rate hikes on the table, minutes of December meeting show

“Almost all” Fed officials judged that the upside risks to inflation had increased, according to minutes of the Fed’s December meeting released Wednesday.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

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