Federal Reserve, Trump and interest rate

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.
Fed meeting live updates: Under pressure from Trump, will Fed hold interest rates?
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to make no change to its benchmark federal funds rate at its January meeting, a decision to be announced today.
Fed Pauses Interest Rate Cuts in First Key Decision of Trump's Second Term
The decision reflects a cautious stance as the Fed assesses the direction of inflation and policies President Trump may implement.
Fed Meeting: Live Updates on Interest Rates Decision
After lowering interest rates by a full percentage point last year, officials at the central bank are weighing a solid economy and rising inflation risks.
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Live updates: Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate by another 25 basis points, as Trump tariffs loom
In December 2024, Governor Tiff Macklem pointed to a 2019 internal simulation of the U.S. imposing significant tariffs. That study examined the consequences of a 25 per cent tariff on all imports (rather than from specific countries), so there are some limitations to its relevance — but the modelled impacts are nonetheless gloomy.
Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?
After implementing three rate cuts in late 2024, the central bank has opted to keep its benchmark federal funds rate steady at 4.25% to 4.50%. The pause comes as inflation showed signs of stubborn persistence,
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Fed meeting live updates: Rate cuts paused 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.
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,
Fed holds interest rates steady despite Trump's calls for a cut
Federal Reserve officials held interest rates steady after their latest policy meeting, the first to take place during the ...
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.
Federal Reserve 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 ...
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid inflation uncertainty
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its January meeting following three consecutive rate cuts amid uncertainty ...
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The Fed Isn't Dropping Interest Rates. Will Today's Decision Affect Your Finances?
While the Fed is expected to hold interest rates steady for a while, anything could change in the next few months. Future ...
Top Bank of Canada officials speak after latest interest rate cut
Below are some key quotes from a news conference by Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn ...