Fed Likely to Hold Rates Steady Despite Trump Call for Cuts

Fed likely to hold rates steady despite Trump call for cuts as it awaits tariff, immigration changes
President 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 Fed Is About to Hit Pause on Rate Cuts. Here’s Why.
Faced with a solid economy and mounting inflation concerns, the U.S. central bank has said it will “move cautiously” on cutting interest rates.
Fed Meeting News Today: FOMC Will Likely Pause Rate Cuts. What Comes Next Depends on Trump.
The Federal Reserve’s policy committee is in wait-and-see mode. The U.S. economy has entered 2025 with plenty of momentum, a briefly shaky labor market appears to have stabilized, and recent months’ inflation readings have been stubbornly above the Fed’s 2% annual target.
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The Fed will likely stand pat after flurry of rate cuts. After that? It's anybody's guess.
The Fed will likely pause its rate cuts this week. After that, uncertainty over Trump's tariff, immigration plans make forecasting rates a dice roll.
Federal Reserve expected to stand pat on rates even as Trump demands cuts
With healthy hiring and some progress on inflation, Fed official have said that the pace of rate cuts will slow this year.
Trump vs. the Fed: Why the President Can't Force Interest Rates to Drop
The president can't remove Powell before his term ends in 2026 simply because of policy disagreements or frustration over interest rate decisions. According to Earle, members of the Federal Reserve Board can be removed only "for cause," that is, proven misconduct, malfeasance or inability to do the job due to illness.
Inflation rose to 5-month high in December. What that means for Fed rate cuts.
Annual inflation ticked up for a third straight month in December as food, energy costs rose, CPI report showed. But underlying price measure eased.
Fed to Hold Rates Steady and Brace for Trump
Federal Reserve officials are expected to leave interest rates steady this week, giving themselves more time to lower inflation and to assess how President Donald Trump’s policies will affect the economy.
President Donald Trump signals he may pressure the Federal Reserve
Speaking before the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump said he’ll call for interest rates to be lower than current levels. A possible sign he is setting up a possible battle with the Federal Reserve.
Fed Holds Steady Amid Trump's Rate Cut Demands and Policy Shifts
Amidst President Trump's demands for an immediate cut in interest rates, experts predict the Federal Reserve will maintain a steady approach. With recent immigration raids and the threat of new tariffs on Colombian goods,
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Inflation Sped Up in December, a Fresh Challenge for the Fed
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Working Americans Turn to Food Banks as Fed Inflation Battle Drags On
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