Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady as economic uncertainty rises

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 - 17h

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 - 17h

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 - 10h

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 - 1h

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 - 8h

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 - 16h

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 8h

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 - 5h

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 - 2d

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 - 6h

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 - 10h

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 - 4h

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 - 57m

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 - 20h

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

Fed likely to pause rate cuts with clouds gathering over the economy

The Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut interest rates this week despite growing concern about the state of the U.S. economy and the impact of President Trump’s trade agenda. Markets are expecting ...

The Hill - 1d

CNBC Daily Open: The effect of Trump policies will sway Fed’s interest rate moves

U.S. President Donald Trump's policies to reshape the U.S. and its economy are so drastic that the Federal Reserve is taking note.

CNBC - Mar. 10

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

The central bank penciled in two rate cuts for 2025, but President Trump’s sweeping agenda has injected “remarkably high” uncertainty into the outlook.

The New York Times - 5h

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

The central bank penciled in two rate cuts for 2025, but President Trump’s sweeping agenda has injected “remarkably high” uncertainty into the outlook.

The New York Times - 3h

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

The central bank penciled in two rate cuts for 2025, but President Trump’s sweeping agenda has injected “remarkably high” uncertainty into the outlook.

The New York Times - 3h

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

Stocks continue to rebound, but Tesla shares head in reverse

Investors await Federal Reserve interest-rate decision this week, while bracing for another round of U.S. tariffs.

CBS News - 2d

Trump tariff uncertainty pushes BoJ to hold rates

Risk of potential US downturn weighs on Tokyo’s hope for economic revival

Financial Times - 18h

Will the Federal Reserve speed up US rate cuts this year?

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

Financial Times - 3d

Weekly mortgage demand pulls back, as interest rates rise for the first time in 9 weeks

Mortgage rates fell for the first time in nine weeks, causing a pullback in mortgage demand, especially refinancing.

CNBC - 14h

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 - 4h

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 ...

MarketWatch - 1d

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 - 11h

Jerome Powell delivers remarks on interest rate decision

Watch live coverage as Fed chair Jerome Powell delivers remarks on the next interest rate decision. It is the first decision of the Trump administration.

NBC News - 10h

What are today's CD interest rates?

When you open a CD, you'll lock in today's rates for the entire term. Here's how much you can earn.

CBS News - 13h

Japan revises fourth-quarter GDP lower, complicating BOJ's interest rate outlook

Japan's economic growth slowed to 2.2% on an annualized basis in the fourth quarter as the country grapples with tepid domestic demand.

CNBC - Mar. 11

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 - 6h

Concerns over economic chaos are weighing on Trump’s approval rating

A slew of new polls show that Trump’s approval rating has steadily declined amid a fast-paced and turbulent rollout of his economic agenda.

The Hill - 2d

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 4.5%

No change to the Bank rate is expected when policymakers make their announcement at noon.

BBC News - 2h

Trump continues tariff tumult amid economic uncertainty

President Trump told reporters there could be some economic disturbance amid tweaks to tariffs at the end of a tumultuous week in the markets. NBC News Correspondents Aaron Gilchrist, Brian Cheung ...

NBC News - Mar. 7