Kugler Says Fed Should Keep Rates on Hold for ‘Some Time’
Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said it’s appropriate to keep the Fed’s benchmark interest rate where it is for some time, given a stable labor market, limited progress on inflation in recent months and uncertainty over the outlook for fiscal and trade policy.
Solid January Jobs Will Likely Keep Fed Interest Rate Cuts On Hold
The January jobs report revealed a drop in the unemployment rate to 4%, accompanied by payroll gains of 143,000. A Fed interest rate cut in March is now very unlikely.
January Jobs Report Keeps Rates on Pause: What the Experts Are Saying
The unemployment rate, which is derived from a separate survey, declined to 4% from 4.1% the prior month. Economists expected the unemployment rate to remain unchanged. Average hourly earnings increased 0.5% in January, which was higher than forecast.
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 bank to lower them. The announcement put the central bank on a potential collision course with Trump, though a longstanding norm of independence typically insulates the Fed from direct political interference.
Tariffs Could Reduce Chance Of Fed Interest Rates Cuts In 2025
Tariffs on U.S. goods and services may complicate the Federal Reserve’s decision making as market expectations for 2025 interest rate cuts decline.
US job growth slows in January; unemployment rate at 4.0%
U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in January after robust gains in the prior two months, but a 4.0% unemployment rate probably will give the Federal Reserve cover to hold off cutting interest rates at least until June.
The US labor market isn't putting pressure on the Fed's plans to cut interest rates in 2025
The US labor market isn't showing signs of weakness that would prompt another interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve in ...
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to bypass the Fed to lower interest rates
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a new plan in the fight to bring down historically high interest rates, and it’s got ...
Leaving Fed behind, top central banks have room to ease
Central banks around the globe have plenty of room to keep cutting interest rates, and a limited "decoupling" from the U.S.
Report 'supports the Fed’s pause,' economist says
Count CIBC's Ali Jaffery among the economists who see the Federal Reserve holding off on moving interest rates in the wake of ...
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged — pushing Trump to bash Powell for failing to stop ‘problem they created’
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said “we do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance” and monetary policy is “well ...
Fed's Jefferson: Rates likely to fall over medium term
The Federal Reserve can continue cutting interest rates at least "over the medium term," Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said ...
Today's Mortgage Rates | Rates Down For Now, But Uncertainty Looms
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have been trending lower, but where they go next depends on inflation.