Fed is pausing interest rates

The Fed is pausing interest rates as most investors expected — and stocks decline on the news
The Federal Reserve did not lower interest rates, after having done so for three consecutive meetings to end 2024. Stocks declined on the news, with the S&P 500 sinking 0.7% from the previous' day's close.
Federal Reserve Pauses Interest Rate Cuts—First Meeting Without A Cut Since July
The rate-setting Federal Reserve did not heed Trump’s insistence last week demanding “interest rates drop immediately.”
Fed likely to hold rates steady despite Trump call for cuts as it awaits tariff, immigration changes
Outside of a U.S. President bending norms, the Fed also faces challenges in achieving its economic objectives. Inflation remains above its 2% target: Its preferred measure is at 2.4%, though core prices — considered a better gauge of where inflation is headed — rose 2.8% in November from a year ago.
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 Meeting: Live Updates on Interest Rates Decision
After lowering interest rates by a full percentage point last year, officials at the central bank are weighing a solid economy and rising inflation risks.
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.
US dollar firms as investors await Fed interest rate decision
The U.S. dollar was firmer against major currencies on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, as well as clues on the trajectory of interest rates this year. The Fed is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at the end of its first policy meeting of the year on Wednesday.
Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates steady
Economists expect the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged as its Open Market Committee is set to conclude its meeting on Wednesday afternoon.
Stock futures are little changed as investors await Federal Reserve's interest rate decision: Live updates
The Fed's interest rate decision on Wednesday is now a focal point for investors, as well as Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference. Fed funds futures data reflect a nearly 10
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