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Fed officials, citing uncertainty, reiterate patient policy stance
The first wave of Federal Reserve officials to weigh in after this week's policy meeting reiterated on Friday that the ...
Did the Fed cut rates today? No, but here's when they might
Interest rates for credit cards to mortgages jumped since the Fed began fighting inflation in 2022. Here's where experts ...
Fed Officials Stick to Cautious Message on Rate Cuts Despite Pressure From Trump
Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, has made clear that pre-emptive interest rate cuts are not appropriate for ...
Fed Doesn’t Cut Interest Rates Again—Despite Trump’s Demands—As It Warns Of Higher Unemployment Risk
The Fed is in a “good place to wait and see” before moving on interest rates, Powell said Wednesday. “We don't think we need ...
Fed official sends strong message on inflation before China trade talks
Cash-strapped because of skyrocketing inflation after unprecedented Covid-era supply-chain snarls and fiscal and monetary ...
Why the Fed’s Waiting Game on Rate Cuts Could Extend Until September
Economists have shifted back their forecasts for lower borrowing costs as President Trump’s tariffs raised the risk of higher ...
Why the Fed Isn’t Ready to Join Other Central Banks in Cutting Rates
The U.S. faces risks of higher inflation and unemployment. Countries without tax hikes on imports are focused on the hit to ...
Powell says Fed can wait to lower interest rates again. But will it wait too long?
Jerome Powell said the Federal Reserve can wait to see which effect from Trump's tariffs is worse - high inflation or a weak ...
Fed meeting recap: Powell rules out a preemptive rate cut to blunt any tariff impact
The central bank held steady on rates, keeping them at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, but highlighted rising inflation risk.
Fed holds interest rates steady, defying pressure from Trump
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just weeks after President Donald Trump intensified calls for ...
Trump’s tariffs put the Fed in a tough spot on interest rates and inflation
The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady as it navigates uncertainty kicked up by a president who keeps ...
Fed's Independent Structure Has Proved Its Worth, Waller Says
Economic stability is "enhanced by having a group of individuals set policy who could not be removed from office," said ...