Fed takes ‘wait and see’ stance in interest-rate outlook
There is so much uncertainty over potential tariffs and fiscal policy, “keeping things steady looks like the prudent move.”
Fed pauses interest rate cuts. What happens next may depend on Trump
After three successive interest rate cuts, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday made no change in its benchmark lending rate amid new economic uncertainties over the outlook for inflation and President Trump's continued threats of new tariffs and other measures.
The Fed Paused Rates. Here's What That Means for CD and Savings Account APYs
The Fed meets eight times a year to assess the health of the US economy and vote on the federal funds rate, the rate banks use to lend and borrow money. While the Fed's decision to change rates doesn't directly affect savings rates, changes in APYs typically follow. The changes can take several weeks or even months to take effect.
The Fed will likely stand pat after flurry of rate cuts. After that? It's anybody's guess.
The Fed will likely pause its rate cuts this week. After that, uncertainty over Trump's tariff, immigration plans make forecasting rates a dice roll.
Fed pauses interest rate cuts—here's when borrowing costs might drop in 2025
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday amid uncertainty over when borrowing costs for loans, credit cards and auto financing might ease in 2025. The Fed's benchmark rate will stay in a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, keeping borrowing costs elevated in an effort to curb spending and bring down inflation.
The Fed holds interest rates steady in its first decision of the year
Amid pressure from President Donald Trump to keep lowering interest rates, the Federal Reserve held steady.
Fed hits pause on interest rate cuts amid Trump’s flurry of economic plans
Consumers and traders are waiting to learn if the Fed’s pause is a one-meeting hold or the start of a longer stretch.
Fed holds interest rates, setting potential collision course with Trump
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump called on the central bank to lower them. The announcement put the central bank on a potential collision course with Trump,
Powell says US Fed in no hurry to cut rates after pause
The US Federal Reserve is in no "hurry" to adjust interest rates again, the central bank's chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday, after policymakers voted to pause rate cuts in the
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: Here's what that means for your money
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation uncertainty
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RBA Bulletin studies how changes to interest rates affect economic activity and inflation
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The effects of another another interest rate cut
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What the new Bank of Canada interest rate cut means for Canadians
In its first cut of 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) lowered its key interest rate by 25 basis points. On Wednesday, the ...