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Why the Fed’s Waiting Game on Rate Cuts Could Extend Until September
Economists have shifted back their forecasts for lower borrowing costs as President Trump’s tariffs raised the risk of higher inflation and slower growth.
Federal Reserve official sees signs of slowing economy but not ready to cut rates
A top Federal Reserve official said Friday that massive uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs has caused some businesses to cut back on hiring and spending, threatening to slow the economy,
Trump wants the Fed to cut rates on Wednesday. Will Jerome Powell oblige?
President Trump wants the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Here's what experts predict at the central bank's May 7 meeting.
Did the Fed cut rates today? No, but here's when they might
Interest rates for credit cards to mortgages jumped since the Fed began fighting inflation in 2022. Here's where experts think rates are headed.
Trump Renews Criticism of Fed's Powell for Not Cutting Rates
Trump said cutting interest rates would be "like jet fuel" for the economy "but he doesn't want to do it." He said Powell is "not in love with me." The Fed this week kept short-term borrowing costs in the 4.
Fed's Musalem: Should not commit to rate cuts until tariff impact becomes certain
The Fed should not commit to further interest rate cuts until it is clear whether the Trump administration's tariff policies lead to persistent inflation or a less serious, one-time adjustment in prices,
Jerome Powell says the Fed can afford to ‘wait and see’ before cutting rates. Other economists aren’t so sure
While Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested it’s in a “good position” to act decisively if necessary, some economists worry this approach could make the central bank slow to respond to a downturn. Consumer sentiment has plummeted amid trade policy uncertainty,
Trump calls US Fed chair 'fool' after pause in rate cuts
US President Donald Trump branded Fed Chair Jerome Powell a "fool" on Thursday after the central bank announced another pause in rate cuts and warned of higher risks to inflation
Fed Officials Stick to Cautious Message on Rate Cuts Despite Pressure From Trump
Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, has made clear that pre-emptive interest rate cuts are not appropriate for the moment.
Trump castigates Fed's Powell for not cutting rates, downplays inflation risk
U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his criticism on Thursday of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a "fool" and complaining that the Fed is refusing to lower interest rates.
Fed's Kashkari says 'too soon to judge' interest rate path
Federal Reserve Bank of Minnesota President Neel Kashkari said on Tuesday it is too soon to know how short-term borrowing ...
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Kashkari Says All the Fed Can Do Is Keep Inflation Anchored
(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari signaled confidence ... clear signal they’re ruling out interest-rate cuts that would act as an insurance policy ...