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.
Fed holds interest rates steady, defying pressure from Trump
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump called on the central bank to lower them. The announcement put the central bank on a potential collision course with Trump, though a longstanding norm of independence typically insulates the Fed from direct political interference.
How to profit from the Fed’s latest interest rate pause
The Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday to keep its overnight bank lending rate where it is — following a full percentage point cut last year — means you still have an opportunity to enjoy solid,
The Fed Holds Rates Steady. Here’s How to Use That to Your Advantage
Hint: You might want to pay down your debts more aggressively.
Do This With Your Money Now to Take Advantage of the Fed's Rate Pause
The Fed's decision has real consequences for your wallet. These money moves will help you make the most of it. Joshua Rodriguez Contributor Joshua Rodriguez is a writer with a passion for helping people understand the impact of their financial decisions (good or bad).
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‘Terrible job’: US President Donald Trump blasts Fed's handling of inflation after unchanged interest rates decision
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