Federal Reserve Expected to Stand Pat on Rates Even

Federal Reserve expected to stand pat on rates even as Trump demands cuts
The Federal Reserve is nearly certain to keep its key interest rate unchanged at its policy meeting this week, just a few days after President Donald Trump said he would soon demand lower rates.
The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady next week. Here's what that means for your money
The Fed is unlikely to cut interest rates again when it meets next week, delaying any relief from high borrowing costs.
Gold Futures Fall as U.S. Federal Reserve Expected to Keep Rates Steady
Gold futures declined on waning U.S. interest rate cut optimism and also reflecting reignited tariff concerns, which are typically a tailwind for the dollar and tend to suppress the precious metal’s appeal.
Why mortgage rates are still high despite the Fed rate cuts
As mentioned, mortgage rates haven't fallen in line with the Fed's rate cuts because they depend on factors beyond the agency's benchmark rate, such as the economy and 10-year Treasury bond yields. For example, when the 10-year treasury rate goes up, mortgage rates tend to follow, and vice-versa.
Trump pressures Federal Reserve to lower interest rates
President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would press the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates “immediately,” rekindling a fight over the historically independent U.S. central bank.
The Fed Takes Center Stage This Week After Trump Says He Will ‘Demand’ Lower Interest Rates
The president last week inserted himself into the debate over interest rates ahead of the central bank’s meeting this week.
Will the Federal Reserve heed Trump’s demand for rate cuts?
President Donald Trump wants rate cuts, and he wants them now. The Federal Reserve, however, seems unlikely to budge. Investors are betting the Fed will hold interest rates steady at 4.25-4.5% during this Wednesday’s policy announcement,
Fed expected to pause rate cuts as it begins to weigh Trump policies
Donald Trump’s return to the White House is overshadowing the Fed’s meeting this week, with policymakers expected to pause changes to interest rates for now.
Fed Expected to Hold Rates Steady Despite Trump's Calls for Cuts
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged this week, despite Donald Trump's calls for cuts.
Trump Is Demanding Interest Rate Cuts. Will The Fed Listen As It Meets This Week?
The Federal Reserve is meeting this week and will make an announcement about any new rate cut on Wednesday afternoon.
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