Fed pauses interest rate cuts

Fed pauses interest rate cuts as inflation, Trump's plans create uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged as officials grappled with uncertainty caused by inflation and President Trump's plans.
Trump is getting the lower interest rates he demanded from everyone but the Fed
U.S. President Donald Trump is getting his wish that interest rates drop across the world, just not at home where a strong economy and uncertainty over his own policies have set the stage for the Federal Reserve to diverge from its central bank peers.
The Fed is hitting the pause button on rate cuts, for now. Here's the impact on your money.
The Fed is expected to hold off on another rate cut at its Jan. 29 meeting. Here's what it means for your finances.
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Fed holds interest rates steady, defying pressure from 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, though a longstanding norm of independence typically insulates the Fed from direct political interference.
Fed holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's inauguration.
What will the Fed do with interest rates and how will Trump react?
The Federal Reserve is set to announce its first interest rate decision of 2025 and with a pause expected, it could prompt President Donald Trump to renew his criticism of the central bank.
Mortgage Rate Predictions: Will the Fed Keep Postponing Interest Rate Cuts?
Though Trump could appoint Fed board members whose views on monetary policy align with his own, he can only make new appointments in early 2026. Will mortgage rates go down in tim
Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?
It's important to understand that the Fed's decision to pause rate cuts will not directly impact mortgage rates. Mortgage rates are actually driven by a range of factors, including the Fed's rate changes. This week's Fed rate decision does, however, have a big influence on where mortgage rates could head.
Fed's rate pause could spell trouble for the U.S. economy
Brian Jacobsen, chief economist at Annex Wealth, joined TheStreet to discuss what higher for longer rates means for the economy in 2025. Related: Major housing analyst unveils mortgage forecast ahead of Fed meeting CONWAY GITTENS: So,
The Fed Didn't Budge on Interest Rates. Here's Why That's a Big Deal
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Gold Falls On Fed Decision
Most-active gold futures fell 0.2% following the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave rates unchanged which was widely expected.