The Fed is hitting the pause button on rate cuts, for now. Here's the impact on your money.
Federal Reserve expected to stand pat on rates even as Trump demands cuts
Federal Reserve Pauses Interest Rate Cuts—First Meeting Without A Cut Since July
The Federal Reserve should resist pressure from Trump, experts say
President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.
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.
The Fed’s go-to inflation gauge heated up again
Inflation gauge favored by Fed showed price growth picked up in December
The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Ticked Up Slightly in December
Stock Market Today: Dow falls nearly 140 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq end lower, bond yields rise as Fed pauses rate cuts, signals no hurry to resume
Investors react to the Federal Reserve's policy decision and Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference, as well as results from Meta, Microsoft and Tesla.
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U.S. economy ends 2024 with solid growth, up 2.8% for full year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that gross domestic product — the economy’s output of goods and services — expanded at a 2.3% annual rate from October through December.
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U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% in October-December on eve of Trump return to White House, 2.8% in 2024
A humming American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth, and ahead of what could be a significant change in direction under a Trump
The Federal Reserve ignored Trump’s interest rate demands — and he’s not taking it well
The Federal Reserve kicked off its second Trump era right where it left off: Doing exactly what it wanted to do, ignoring President Donald Trump’s demands that it lower rates.
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.
VIX rises as investors await Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The U.S. stock market’s so-called fear gauge was rising Wednesday as investors await the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. The CBOE Volatility Index, which trades under the ticker VIX,
Stock Market News for Jan. 30: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher after Trump tariff comments spark choppy trading
Thursday's coverage included more tech earnings, focus on Trump's latest on potential tariffs and more analysis around Monday's DeepSeek Dive.
How Federal Reserve's interest rate pause will impact regular American wallets
The Federal Reserve is expected to pause rate cuts at its January 29 meeting, maintaining rates between 4.25% and 4.5%.