Fed, Rates and Inflation

Powell and the Fed Send a Clear Message by Pausing on Rates. Inflation Has to Give.
The Federal Reserve paused its interest rate cuts at its January meeting, citing unclear inflation and policy outlooks.
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.
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 tradition-bucking pressure on the central bank.
Fed holds rates steady, hitting pause after series of cuts
The central bank’s decision to pause at its first meeting of 2025 followed a series of cuts that began in September to account for progress already made on getting inflation down. Over the course of three meetings, the Fed lowered rates by a full percentage point to a range of 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent, which was maintained on Wednesday.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady as Trump tariffs loom and inflation fears linger
Federal Reserve policymakers voted Wednesday to hold interest rates steady in its first rate decision of the year.
Fed hits pause on interest rate cuts
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hit pause on interest rate cuts in its first key decision of President Donald Trump’s second term.
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Takes Note of Elevated Inflation
As expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve has kept its benchmark fed funds range rate steady at 4.25%-4.50%, the first pause since the central bank
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Pausing for Further Inflation Progress
Federal Reserve officials held interest rates steady, pausing to assess the inflation outlook following a string of rate reductions last year.
Fed holds rates steady as inflationary threats loom
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday after three consecutive cuts since late last year. Why it matters: The Fed is halting rate cuts as inflation looks more persistent, with some officials worried Trump's economic agenda might further ignite price pressures.
Fed stands pat, leans hawkish with omission of inflation-progress reference
The Federal Reserve left interest rates in the 4.25% to 4.50% target range on Wednesday and gave little insight into when ...
Trump accuses Fed, Powell of creating inflation on heels of rate decision
Trump, who appointed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, has called for lower interest rates and said the president should get a say ...
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 ...
Stocks end down as Fed shifts inflation view. Nvidia slides on talk of China sales curb
US stocks fall after the Fed held rates steady but suggested the inflation drop has stalled. Meta, Tesla and Microsoft report ...
Fed rate actions in 2025 seen in a narrow band, Goldman Sachs CEO says
The Federal Reserve's future moves on interest rates in 2025 will be in a narrow range unless the trajectory of inflation ...
Trump’s Inflation and AI Are More Important Than the Fed
Today, as the Federal Reserve emerges from its latest policy meeting with a well-anticipated stay-put stance, there’s plenty ...
Stop the printing presses: Why the Fed should target a hard 2% inflation cap
The optimal target for inflation is a range, so that businesses are not discouraged from risk-taking and consumers are not ...
The biggest Fed change investors will see coming: Morning Brief
Fed meeting might be considered rather pro format, given no one expects a policy change. But there are some interesting and ...