Fed Holds Rates Steady and Predicts Higher Inflation, Slower Growth Ahead

Fed sees higher inflation and slower U.S. economy due to uncertainty tied to Trump tariffs

Uncertainty spawned by President Trump’s tariffs prodded the Federal Reserve to predict a slower economy and higher inflation this year, complicating its decision on whether to cut interest rates ...

MarketWatch - 1d

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

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting next week, despite some encouraging news on inflation.

NBC News - Mar. 14

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but trims growth outlook

Fed Chair Jerome Powell cites "high uncertainty" around the impact of Trump administration tariffs on key trading partners.

CBS News - 1d

Watch live: Powell speaks as Fed expected to keep interest rates steady

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss the Fed's latest decision on interest rates. The Fed is expected to keep interest rates steady amid ...

The Hill - 2d

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady, but Trump’s Tariffs Could Slow Inflation Progress

Tariffs took center stage during the news conference with Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, on Wednesday.

The New York Times - 1d

UK wage growth holds steady at 5.9%

Figures come as Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates on Thursday

Financial Times - 1d

Fed Holds Interest Rates While Revising Outlook Slightly Downward

Chair Jerome Powell said Fed forecasts for 2025 trimmed growth estimates, nudged unemployment up, and lifted inflation expectations as Trump tariffs show ripple effects.

Inc. - 22h

Trump criticizes Fed decision to maintain interest rates

Trump's comments came hours after the Fed opted to hold interest rates steady.

ABC News - 1d

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady as economic uncertainty rises

The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady as it weighs the impact of Trump’s tariffs and federal workforce cuts on inflation and the economy. The central bank warned that economic ...

NBC News - 2d

The Fed Sees Higher Inflation and Lower Growth

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The New York Times - 1d

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, citing higher economic uncertainty

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it was leaving interest rates unchanged, signaling it wanted further clarity on the direction of the economy before changing borrowing costs for businesses and ...

NBC News - 2d

Bank of America's CEO says economic growth is 'better than people think' and the Fed should stay on hold

The Bank of America CEO said Wednesday that consumers are continuing to spend and growth should be solid though slower this year

CNBC - 2d

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 - 1d

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.

CNBC - 2d

Kugler says Fed should hold interest rates amid inflation risks

Inflation could continue to be 'persistent' and prices could potentially increase again, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler told CNBC's Silvia Amaro.

CNBC - Mar. 10

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.

CNBC - Mar. 14

5 questions facing the Fed ahead of its rate decision

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady Wednesday despite growing concerns about the strength of the U.S. economy. Measures of economic confidence spanning consumers, ...

The Hill - 2d

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.

CNBC - 1d

Here's what today's CPI report says about inflation

The inflation rate last month was slightly lower than forecast by economists, although price increases are still higher than the Fed would like.

CBS News - Mar. 12

Slower economic growth is likely ahead with risk of a recession rising, according to the CNBC Fed Survey

The 32 survey respondents, who include fund managers, strategists and analysts, raised the probability of recession to 36% from 23% in January.

CNBC - 3d

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.

CNBC - 2d

U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February

Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Fed keeps rates unchanged as Trump tariffs, economic concerns loom

The Federal Reserve held interbank lending rates steady on Wednesday at a range of 4.25 to 4.5 percent despite some signs that the economy may be heading for a slowdown. The decision to keep rates ...

The Hill - 2d

Chicago Fed's Austan Goolsbee sees rate cuts depending on inflation progress

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said Friday he still sees interest rate cuts in the cards though risks are rising to that outlook.

NBC News - 1h

China's central bank follows U.S. Fed in keeping rates steady as tariff threats pressure yuan

Chinese top officials have pledged to ramp up monetary easing measures, including interest rate cuts "at appropriate times."

CNBC - 1d

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

The Federal Reserve will hold its benchmark interest rate steady at its meeting this week, economists say, as it remains in a “wait-and-see” mode until the effects of President Donald Trump’s ...

MarketWatch - 3d

Powell acknowledges ‘uncertainty’ as Fed juggle growth and inflation risks

Bank’s latest projections show officials expect GDP to expand by 1.7 per cent this year

Financial Times - 1d

Treasury yields end higher Friday, but finish week largely unchanged ahead of Fed meeting

Bond yields ended higher Friday, but were nearly unchanged for the week, as traders awaited next week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting.

MarketWatch - 6d

Federal Reserve cuts US economic growth outlook amid Trump tariffs

Officials raise inflation forecast to 2.7% this year, as Fed chair Jerome Powell says uncertainty is ‘remarkably high’. Officials at the US Federal Reserve cut their US economic growth forecasts ...

The Guardian - 1d

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.

CBS News - 2d

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 - 2d

Fed cuts US growth forecast as Trump’s policies weigh on outlook

Central bank also lifts inflation projection as chair Jay Powell warns of tariff impact

Financial Times - 1d

Chicago Fed President Goolsbee sees rate cuts depending on inflation progress

Goolsbee told CNBC that he's been hearing more concerns from businesses in his region about the impact of tariffs.

CNBC - 3h

Fed faces threat from US consumers’ soaring inflation expectations

University of Michigan survey shows American households’ outlook for price growth is at its highest since the early 1990s

Financial Times - 2d

The Fed holds rates firm—here's what it means for your money

Borrowing costs will drop slightly by the end of 2025, says a newly revised forecast by the Federal Reserve.

CNBC - 1d

Tariffs are 'simply inflationary,' economist says: Here's how they fuel higher prices

Tariffs are expected to increase the inflation rate this year, according to U.S. Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell.

CNBC - 23h

US inflation fell more than expected to 2.8% in February

Figure bolsters case for cental bank to cut interest rates amid signs of slowing economic growth

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Is the inflation drop good news for mortgage rates?

Inflation fell in February for the first time in five months, which could have an impact on mortgage rates.

CBS News - Mar. 12

Inflation and Gas Prices Just Hit 4-Year Lows. The Fed Won’t Care

Policymakers won’t cut interest rates in March, but pressure is mounting.

Inc. - Mar. 13

Fed Holds Rates Steady and Predicts Higher Inflation, Slower Growth Ahead

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