Fed, Trump and interest rates

In a switch, Trump approves of the Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady
President Donald Trump commended the Federal Reserve for its decision last week to leave interest rates unchanged. "Holding the rates at this point was the right thing to do," he told reporters. President Donald Trump agreed with the Federal Reserve for its decision last week to leave interest rates unchanged,
Trump: Fed's interest rate pause was 'the right thing to do'
Donald Trump said Sunday the Federal Reserve was right to keep interest rates unchanged, a new comment that comes as Fed watchers gauge the effect the president's new tariff plans will have on monetary policy.
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.
The Fed is hitting the pause button on rate cuts, for now. Here's the impact on your money.
Borrowers hoping for more financial relief from the Federal Reserve may have a wait on their hands, as the central bank is hit the pause button on additional rate cuts at its Jan. 29 meeting.
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.
Trump Says Fed Made the Right Call Last Week to Pause Rate Cuts
US President Donald Trump said the Federal Reserve was right to pause its rate-cutting path in its decision last week, a break from his penchant for calling for lower rates.
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.
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,
President Trump says the Fed was right to stop cutting interest rates
President Donald Trump stunned reporters on Sunday night when he praised the Federal Reserve’s decision to hit pause on its rate cuts. “I’m not surprised,” he said as he arrived in Washington aboard Air Force One.
Tariffs Could Reduce Chance Of Fed Interest Rates Cuts In 2025
Tariffs on U.S. goods and services may complicate the Federal Reserve’s decision making as market expectations for 2025 ...
Morgan Stanley's top stock strategist says the market is in a 'sweet spot' when it comes to interest rates
The Fed made the right call in hitting pause this week. "I'm not sure that pausing is really all the bad for stocks in the ...
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 ...
Why Americans still can’t get cheaper mortgages, car loans or card balances after three Fed rate cuts
It takes time for the Fed’s decisions to filter through the economy — and then even more time for consumers to see the ...
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Fed pauses interest rate cuts as inflation, Trump's plans create uncertainty
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve paused its interest rate cutting campaign Wednesday and gave no signal it plans to lower rates again in the near term amid uncertainty spawned by inflation and ...
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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 ...
Traders Rush to Safety in Loan ETFs Again on Interest-Rate Pain
Investors plowed record cash into a pair of leveraged loan ETFs last week, in a high-conviction bet that the Federal Reserve ...
‘How do I shield my retirement savings?’ I’m worried about Trump’s trade war and Fed’s willingness to cut interest rates
The direction the U.S. economy is headed is frightening for someone with only 14 years before retirement, especially with my ...