Fed pauses interest rate cuts

Could the Fed hold interest rates steady all year?
Some economists were saying Wednesday that the cutting cycle is over, while others think Chairman Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve won’t ease again until 2026.
Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged, But 2025 Cuts Are Still Expected
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on January 29, and an interest rate cut is unlikely when the Fed issues its next policy decision on March 19, 2025.
How to profit from the Fed’s latest interest rate pause
The Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday to keep its overnight bank lending rate where it is — following a full percentage point cut last year — means you still have an opportunity to enjoy solid,
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,
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
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 Leaves Rates Unchanged: What the Experts Are Saying
The Fed has a dual mandate. In addition to stable prices, the central bank is supposed to support maximum employment. With the labor market in "solid" shape, the FOMC has become m
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 ...
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 Stays Steady, and Powell Offers No Guidance on Future Rate Cuts
After three cuts at the end of last year, Federal Reserve officials paused rate moves as they weigh a solid economy and ...
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 ...
Trump slams Fed after decision to hold interest rates steady
Policymakers left their benchmark rate unchanged amid signs that the economy is humming along, defying the president’s ...
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 amid inflation uncertainty
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its January meeting following three consecutive rate cuts amid uncertainty ...
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 ...
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday as it began a new wait-and-see policy stance amid a cloudy ...
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The Fed Didn't Budge on Interest Rates. Here's Why That's a Big Deal
Generally, when inflation is high and the economy is in overdrive, the Fed tries to pump the brakes by setting higher ...