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Why Trump's call for the Fed to cut interest rates may not help consumers
President Donald Trump is badgering the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, but even if the Fed gave in to the pressure, ...
What Would It Take For The Fed To Cut Interest Rates?
In recent comments, some Federal Reserve officials have discussed the possibility of lowering the central bank's key interest ...
Trump's Clash With Fed Chair Powell Over Interest Rates Could Backfire in the Mortgage Market
On Monday morning, Trump again lashed out at Powell on his Truth Social, calling the Fed chair "a major loser" and demanding ...
Don't expect interest rates to fall soon after Trump called Fed's Powell a 'major loser'
President Donald Trump could be setting up Fed Chair Jerome Powell as a 'scapegoat' if a recession hits, according to an MSU ...
Trump warns of economic slowdown unless Fed cuts rates, triggering selloff
The U.S. economy could slow unless interest rates are lowered immediately, President Donald Trump said on Monday, repeating ...
The Fed's Next Move Is Coming Soon. Here's What to Expect for Mortgage Rates.
The Fed is currently neutral on interest rates but could resume cuts later this year. If you're house hunting, here's how ...
Fed's Kugler, citing inflation risks, supports steady policy rate
Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said on Tuesday that with U.S. import tariffs significantly larger than expected and ...
Kashkari Says Fed Must Ensure Tariff Inflation Not Persistent
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said it’s the central bank’s job to make sure tariffs don’t spur ...
Trump hits Fed Chair Jerome Powell again, says he's 'making a mistake' on interest rates
President Donald Trump’s criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell resumed late Wednesday, when Trump said the central ...
Today's Mortgage Rates | Rates Lower, but This Week Could Bring Volatility
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have dropped, but a few key economic reports could cause some ...
Fed chair warns of high inflation and slow economic growth. What is stagflation?
Financial experts worry the tariffs will slow the economy and increase inflation, leaving the Fed in a difficult position.
A Trump-induced interest rate cut won’t actually lower mortgage rates
The president putting this pressure on the Fed would not actually achieve his goal, if his goal is lower mortgage rates,” said Chen Zhao, Redfin economics head.