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Federal Reserve Holds Key Interest Rate Steady
The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady Wednesday, keeping downward pressure on inflation out of concern that President Donald Trump's tariffs could push up prices.
Fed holds interest rates steady, defying Trump
Four meetings and six months have elapsed since the Fed last adjusted interest rates. The federal funds rate stands between 4.25% and 4.5%, preserving much of a sharp increase imp
The Fed Holds Rates Steady. How to Maximize Your Savings and Cut Down on Debt
The Federal Reserve is tasked with creating a monetary policy that encourages price stability and maximizes employment. As a result, it attempts to keep inflation at around 2% a year because that has been identified as a level that allows consumers and businesses alike to make plans.
Trump administration ramps up pressure on Powell as Fed holds rates steady
President Donald Trump has frequently voiced dissatisfaction with the Fed’s “wait-and-see" approach to lowering interest rates under Powell.
Fed's Logan says her base case calls for holding rates steady a while longer
The U.S. central bank will probably need to leave interest rates where they are for a while longer to ensure inflation stays low in the face of upward pressure from the Trump administration's tariffs,
Fed Holds Rates Steady and Keeps Door Open to Cuts
Officials are waiting to see if businesses manage higher costs from tariffs by trimming profits or pushing up prices.
Logan Says Fed Needs to Hold Rates Longer to Cool Inflation
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan said that while policymakers will likely need to hold interest rates steady for a bit longer to fully cool inflation, it’s also possible they may need to pivot to cutting if inflation and labor markets soften.
Fed's Logan unconvinced of case for rate cuts
Lorie Logan, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, said in a speech Wednesday that she is content to leave interest rates where they are, adding that she would want to see inflation fall to 2% before considering cuts.
Fed’s Logan Says Monetary Policy Needs To ‘Hold Tight’ For A While Longer Even As Trump Steps Up Call For 3-Point Rate Cut
Logan viewed that the details of the June consumer price inflation report, released on Tuesday, suggested that the annual PCE inflation rate through June would increase slightly.
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Fed holds interest rates steady... for now - NPR
Fed holds interest rates steady... for now The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today, but hinted one more rate hike may be needed this year to bring inflation under control.
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Fed's Kugler Says Tariff-Driven Inflation Should Leave the Fed on Pause
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The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady yet again : NPR
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady while signaling it can cut rates only once this year. The decision came after data earlier showed inflation cooling slightly.