Fed is set to hit the pause button on rate cuts

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.
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 point cut last year — means you still have an opportunity to enjoy solid,
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 rates are actually driven by a range of factors, including the Fed's rate changes. This week's Fed rate decision does, however, have a big influence on where mortgage rates could head.
Mortgage Rate Predictions: Will the Fed Keep Postponing Interest Rate Cuts?
Though Trump could appoint Fed board members whose views on monetary policy align with his own, he can only make new appointments in early 2026. Will mortgage rates go down in tim
Key takeaways from the Fed’s decision to pause interest rate cuts
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hit pause on interest rate cuts in its first key decision of President Donald Trump’s second term.
Fed's rate pause could spell trouble for the U.S. economy
Brian Jacobsen, chief economist at Annex Wealth, joined TheStreet to discuss what higher for longer rates means for the economy in 2025. Related: Major housing analyst unveils mortgage forecast ahead of Fed meeting CONWAY GITTENS: So,
Morgan Stanley's top stock strategist says the market is in a 'sweet spot' when it comes to interest rates
The Fed made the right call in hitting pause this week. "I'm not sure that pausing is really all the bad for stocks in the ...
Will home equity loan interest rates fall this February?
With the Fed pausing interest rates, prospective borrowers may be contemplating the short-term future of interest rates.
Why the Fed may be done cutting interest rates, once and for all
Some economists were saying Wednesday that the cutting cycle is over, while others think Chairman Jerome Powell’s Federal ...
The Fed holds interest rates steady in its first decision of the year
Amid pressure from President Donald Trump to keep lowering interest rates, the Federal Reserve held steady.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's ...
Fed holds interest rates steady, defying pressure from Trump
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump called on the central ...
Fed Holds Interest Rates: What Small Businesses Can Expect In The 1st Quarter Of 2025
Nonetheless, already there is a clash with President Trump, who believes interest rates are “far too high." On his Truth ...
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The Fed Didn't Budge on Interest Rates. Here's Why That's a Big Deal
Generally, when inflation is high and the economy is in overdrive, the Fed tries to pump the brakes by setting higher ...