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Fed holds interest rates steady, Chair Powell says Fed independence 'very important'
The central bank has defied Trump’s public criticism for months. The Fed has held interest rates steady for seven consecutive ...
Fed holds interest rates steady as two Trump appointees vote to cut them
The central bank has said Trump’s tariffs are making it difficult for it to lower rates, something that would otherwise be ...
Did the Fed cut interest rates Wednesday? No, but here's when they might
Interest rates for credit cards to mortgages have jumped since the Fed began fighting inflation in 2022. Here's where experts ...
Trump urgently wants Jerome Powell to cut interest rates. That won't happen this week, economists say.
President Trump has pressured Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates. Here's what the experts think will happen at ...
Economist Warns Fed Could Hike Interest Rates Despite Trump Calls for Cut
The Fed's rate-setting committee is scheduled to meet later this week as Trump continues to push for looser monetary policy.