Fed holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%

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Financial Times - 8h

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

Why the Fed may be done cutting interest rates, once and for all

Some economists were saying Wednesday that the rate-cutting cycle is over, while others think the Federal Reserve won’t ease rates again until 2026.

MarketWatch - 4h

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

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

No interest rate cut by Federal Reserve as inflation remains above target

The Federal Reserve did not apply a cut to its benchmark rate as inflation remains stubborn. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger has more.

CBS News - 1d

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 - 1d

Fed pauses interest rate cuts—here’s when borrowing costs might drop in 2025

The Fed is holding off on more rate cuts for now, amid concerns that inflation isn’t slowing quickly enough.

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

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 - 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

Fed expected to leave interest rates unchanged in first rate decision of 2nd Trump presidency

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday will make its first interest rate decision of the second Trump administration with economists predicting rates will remain unchanged. CBS News business analyst Jill ...

CBS News - 1d

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

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 - 6d

Trump tells Davos he’ll demand that interest rates drop. It’s a fresh jab at the Fed.

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered remarks Thursday in a video appearance at the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland.

MarketWatch - 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

FirstFT: US rates could remain on hold for the ‘foreseeable future’

Also in today’s newsletter: Davos gloom, and Trump warns Putin to reach Ukraine ‘deal’ soon

Financial Times - 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

Interest rates won't fall as fast as expected if tariffs stoke inflation, UBS CEO says

"Inflation is much more sticky than we have been saying," UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti said Tuesday.

CNBC - Jan. 21

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

Surprise fall in inflation boosts interest rate cut hopes

Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Stocks fall back to pre-Election Day levels amid renewed inflation and interest-rate concerns

The post-Election Day rally in stock prices is fading amid forecasts that the Federal Reserve will not lower interest rates as much as expected.

NBC News - Jan. 13

FirstFT: Dollar hits 2-year high as interest rate assumptions change

Also in today’s newsletter, China’s trade surplus reached a new record and the reinvention of El Salvador

Financial Times - Jan. 13

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

Strong December job growth could augur fewer Fed interest-rate cuts

Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.

CBS News - 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

Fed’s Waller backs more rate cuts, says he doesn’t think proposed Trump tariffs will spark inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday that he doesn’t think that proposed import tariffs from the incoming Trump administration will lead to upward pressure on inflation.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Fed holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%

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