Fed Holds Rates 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 inauguration.
Solid January Jobs Will Likely Keep Fed Interest Rate Cuts On Hold
The January jobs report revealed a drop in the unemployment rate to 4%, accompanied by payroll gains of 143,000. A Fed interest rate cut in March is now very unlikely.
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 over inflation and economic conditions.
Will Tariffs Keep the Federal Reserve From Cutting Interest Rates This Year?
Key Takeaways The looming trade war between the U.S. and its largest trading partners is making some officials at the Federal Reserve more cautious about moving interest rates.The Fed was already in "wait and see" mode,
Trump renews feud with Federal Reserve over interest rates, inflation
President Donald Trump did not call on the Federal Reserve to bring down rates last week, but said it had failed to bring down inflation. Trump said he would take bringing inflation down into his
Fed's Collins says Fed can be patient on rates amid tariff uncertainty
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said Monday there's no urgency for the central bank to lower rates right now, as new trade tariffs announced by the Trump Administration could drive up inflation pressures.
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.
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.

Expect inflation to continue to come down this year

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Fed's Kugler points to healthy jobs market, 'slow and uneven' inflation progress
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