Fed Interest Rate Policies

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Top Fed Official Backs Jul. Rate Cut

Fed's rate-cut delay intact as inflation fears override Trump pressure

The case for a U.S. interest rate cut remains unresolved as Federal Reserve officials head into their policy meeting later this month, with data showing fresh signs of higher inflation and President Donald Trump intensifying his demands for lower borrowing costs.

Independent Journal Review · 4h

Fed Official Calls For Rate Cut Amid Ongoing Pressure From Trump

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Top Fed Official Backs July Rate Cut as Trump Ramps Up Pressure

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Dollar set for weekly gain as firm US data tempers Fed easing bets

The dollar headed for a second straight weekly gain against major peers, buoyed by some solid U.S. economic data that supported the view the Federal Reserve can afford to wait a while longer before c...

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Powell defends $2.5 billion Fed renovation in a point-by-point response to the Trump administration

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Trump has already crossed Fed independence Rubicon

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Trump Wants Lower Rates. Firing Powell Could Push Them Higher.

Firing Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, could have precisely the opposite effect, pushing up costs for home buyers, businesses and other borrowers.

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Wall Street cruises to more records as PepsiCo and tech stocks rally

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Trump may be testing the waters by threatening to fire Fed’s Powell. Why he’s playing a dangerous game.

18hon MSN

Fed's Waller wants July interest rate cut amid rising growth, job market risks

By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK (Reuters) -Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday he continues to believe the U.S. central bank should cut interest rates at the end of this month amid mounting risks to the economy and the strong likelihood that tariff-induced inflation will not drive a persistent rise in price pressures.

1hon MSN

Federal Reserve independence at risk from Trump's pressure campaign, J.P. Morgan warns

J.P. Morgan warned in a note that Trump's pressure on the Federal Reserve and threats to fire Chair Powell could undercut central bank independence and increase inflation risks.

Trump’s Withering Criticism of Powell Puts Fed Decisions Under Microscope

The central bank is poised to hold interest rates steady this month, but there could be a path to cut as early as September.

Why Trump's push for a 1% Fed policy rate could spell trouble for US economy

A Fed policy rate that low is not typically a sign that the U.S. is the "hottest" country in the world for investment, as Trump has said.

USA Today10mon

The Fed cut interest rates. Here's how it could impact your finances.

When the Federal Reserve concluded its policy meeting Wednesday, the Fed lowered its benchmark, short-term federal funds rate by a half-percentage point, or 50 basis points, to a range of 4.75% to ...