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Borrowers looking for lower costs will have to wait as the Fed is unlikely to cut rates
Jun 18, 2025

Borrowers looking for lower costs will have to wait as the Fed is unlikely to cut rates

WASHINGTON (AP) — The inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve are expected to keep their key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for the fourth straight time. That’s likely to shift attention to how many interest rate cuts they forecast for this year. It’s widely expected that the 19 Fed officials that participate in the central bank’s interest-rate decisions […]

FILE - In this July 31, 2019, file photo, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following a two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
May 7, 2025

Fed holds rates steady amid tariff-driven inflation risk

The Fed keeps interest rates unchanged as it weighs Trump’s tariffs, inflation risk, and economic uncertainty before deciding on possible future cuts.

Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week
May 5, 2025

Federal Reserve likely to defy Trump, keep rates unchanged this week

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady despite pressure from Trump and tariff concerns, as inflation remains above target.

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