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Powell says Fed can wait to reduce interest rates as Trump demands cuts
The Federal Reserve will continue to wait and see how the economy evolves before deciding whether to reduce its key interest ...
Fed's Powell brings blunt message to Congress on interest rates this week
The Greek chorus of Fed watchers calling for an immediate interest rate cut this summer is growing. This may include your ...
Fed's Powell sticks to wait-and-see message on interest rates despite Trump pressure
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is standing by his wait-and-see message on interest rates despite Trump's pressure and Israel-Iran ceasefire deal.
Trump Says US Interest Rates Should Be at Least Two to Three Points Lower
(Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said interest rates should be at least two to three points lower and the ...
Despite growing divide at the Fed, Chair Powell throws cold water on the possibility of a July rate cut
It’s still too soon for the Federal Reserve to consider lowering interest rates, Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday.
Powell repeats rate cuts can wait as Fed studies tariff impacts
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said on Tuesday the central bank needs more time to see if rising tariffs drive ...
Powell Reaffirms Wait-and-See Posture on Rate Cuts, Citing Solid Economy
The Fed chair is set to testify Tuesday before the House Financial Services Committee. The hearings follow an emerging rift ...
The Fed's Interest Rate Cuts Foreshadowed the Recent Stock Market Correction. Here's What Might Happen Next.
Now, with the most recent CPI reading (for May 2025) coming in at an annualized rate of just 2.4%, the Fed has penciled in ...
Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady delays relief for consumers this summer
Recession worries are building once again, as some consumers fear the prospects of higher prices and continued high interest ...