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‘Purgatory:’ Fed officials left in limbo as tariffs complicate this week’s rate decision
The U.S. economy is mostly in good shape but that isn’t saving Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell from a spell of angst.
This chart shows the Fed has room to cut interest rates enough to boost bonds and housing
U.S. borrowing rates are likely to decline in the coming months, which would be positive for the bond market and the economy.
Will pressure from Trump and Vance spur Powell to cut interest rates?
Federal Reserve likely to keep interest rates unchanged for fourth straight meeting despite President Donald Trump and Vice ...
Fed likely to keep rates steady amid trade war, Middle East conflict
The Federal Reserve looks set to maintain its pause on interest rate cuts at its meeting this week amid President Trump’s ...
Here’s the most likely way the Fed could disappoint investors Wednesday
Heightened uncertainty over tariffs, the direction of oil prices and their impacts on inflation is giving way to a risk that ...
Could the Federal Reserve lower interest rates and mortgage rates? Analysts weigh in
The Chicago fed CEO in a Des Moines visit says mortgage rates could come down in nine to 12 months. Other experts aren't so sure ...
Retail Sales, Fed Rate Decision, Kroger Earnings: Still to Come This Week
The Federal Reserve headlines the central banks slated to weigh in on interest rates in the coming days. President Trump [has ...
Traders focus on chance of just one 2025 Fed rate cut — or zero — due to tariffs, Mideast
Heightened uncertainty over tariffs, the direction of oil prices and their impacts on inflation is giving way to a risk that ...