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Fed Keeps Rates Steady Despite Internal Divisions and Political Pressure
The central bank kept interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting, despite badgering from President Trump. It has ...
The Fed holds interest rates steady despite intense pressure from Trump
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday, but a rate cut is possible in September. President Trump has been urging the central bank to lower borrowing costs.
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged despite pressure from Trump
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the fifth straight meeting amid tremendous pressure from ...
The Fed Held Rates Steady. The Central Bank’s Next Move Looks Murky.
Wednesday’s decision wasn’t unanimous and marked a rare display of division. Two Fed governors—Christopher Waller and vice chair for supervision Michelle Bowman—dissented in favor of cutting rates.
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Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid Trump pressure. 2 governors dissent.
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5% and offered no clues on whether it will resume its rate cuts in September.
Mortgage Rates Dropped Ahead of Today's Fed Meeting—But the Link May Be Weaker Than You Think
Mortgage rates have dropped, but it's likely not tied to today’s Fed news. Here’s why waiting for a Fed rate cut could be a ...
Fed holds interest rates steady, Chair Powell says Fed independence 'very important'
The central bank has defied Trump’s public criticism for months. The Fed has held interest rates steady for seven consecutive ...
Fed leaves short-term rates the same but it doesn't mean all rates aren't budging
The Federal Reserve keeps short-term rates the same in July, holding rates as is for the fifth meeting in a row. What's next ...
Powell downplays Fed board dissents: ‘Quite a good meeting’
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell downplayed Wednesday the decision by two members of the central bank’s board to dissent ...
Powell Doesn’t Give Hints on Future Plans
There has been increased discussion in D.C. policy circles and on Wall Street about Powell possibly staying on at the Fed ...
Powell Says Fed Review Still on Track to Wrap by ‘Late Summer’
Powell said that officials continued discussions about the five-year review of the Fed’s monetary policy framework at the ...
Federal Reserve holds key interest rate steady for fifth straight meeting despite Trump's pressure
The Fed left its benchmark interest rate unchanged following its July policy meeting amid uncertainty over the impact of tariffs on inflation and economic conditions.