Fed hold rates steady, sees inflation as 'elevated,' as Powell declines comment on Trump
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday after cutting it three times in a row last year, a sign of a more cautious approach as the Fed seeks to gauge where inflation is headed and what policies President Donald Trump may pursue.
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.
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.
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.
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President Donald Trump may want lower interest rates, but the Federal Reserve will almost certainly keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its two-day policy meeting that ends Wednesday
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, amid a cloudy economic outlook, partly because some of President Trump’s policies could stymie the fight against inflation. Wednesday’s pause comes after the central bank cut interest rates by a full percentage point between September and December of last year.
Transcript: The Fed ignores Trump’s calls to cut rates
This is an audio transcript of the FT News Briefing podcast episode: ‘The Fed ignores Trump’s calls to cut rates’ Sonja Hutson Good morning from the Financial Times. Today is Thursday, January 30th. And this is your FT News Briefing.
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