Fed pauses interest rate cuts as inflation, Trump's plans create uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged as officials grappled with uncertainty caused by inflation and President Trump's plans.
Inflation reports will reboot bets on Fed interest rate cuts
You'll get an idea about when the Federal Reserve might resume cutting interest rates. The Fed and interest rates is a topic of intense discussion worldwide. 💵💰Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter 💰💵 Relatively high rates in the U.
Solid January Jobs Data Will Likely Keep Fed Interest Rate Cuts On Hold
The January jobs report revealed a drop in the unemployment rate to 4%, accompanied by payroll gains of 143,000. A Fed interest rate cut in March is now very unlikely.
Traders now see just one Fed rate cut this year
Traders of short-term interest-rate futures on Friday now expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates just one time this year, backing away from earlier bets on two rate cuts starting in June, after government data showed the labor market remains strong and a closely-watched survey showed a jump in consumers' inflation expectations.
Why the Job Market Is Giving the Fed Cover to Extend a Pause on Rate Cuts
No major cracks had emerged, but monthly jobs growth had slowed and the unemployment rate was steadily ticking higher. In a bid to preserve the economy’s strength, the Fed took the unusual step of lowering interest rates by double the magnitude of its typical moves.
Is the Labor Market Too Strong for Rate Cuts?
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The US labor market isn't putting pressure on the Fed's plans to cut interest rates in 2025
A strong January jobs report has investors believing the Federal Reserve likely won't be cutting interest rates in the near future.
Will mortgage interest rates fall in February without a Fed meeting? Experts weigh in
If you look at the biggest industry forecasts, analysts predict that mortgage rates will either hold steady or drop slightly ...
Little to no relief from high borrowing costs expected as Fed Chair Powell heads to the Hill
Steady hiring and a mostly-healthy job market suggest that there is less of an urgent need for the Fed to reduce borrowing ...
Next CPI Inflation Report Could Improve 2025 Fed Rate Cut Expectations
This week’s forthcoming Consumer Price Index report could show easing year-on-year inflation, increasing the potential for ...
Fed Expected to Hold Rates Until Impact of Policies Is Felt
The Federal Reserve has gone from data-dependent to D.C.-dependent, WisdomTree’s Kevin Flanagan says.
Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?
It's important to understand that the Fed's decision to pause rate cuts will not directly impact mortgage rates. Mortgage ...
FXS Fed Sentiment Index retreats but remains in hawkish territory ahead of Powell testimony
Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell will testify on the semiannual Monetary Policy Report before the Senate Banking, ...
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 ...
Fed to wait for months on next rate cut as tariffs risk inflation flare up: Reuters poll
Faced with the threat of rising inflation, the U.S. Federal Reserve will wait until next quarter before cutting rates again, ...