US Interest Rate Debate

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Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell and interest rates

Powell says Fed does not consider government interest rate costs in policy debate

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday said there is no place for the central bank to consider government financing needs when setting interest rate policy. “We have a mandate” from Congress,

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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 months, taking a wait-and-see approach as it voices concern about a possible burst of inflation as a result of Trump's tariff policy.

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Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Steady for Fifth Meeting in a Row

Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Steady for Fifth Meeting in a Row transcript In support of our goals, today, the Federal Open Market Committee decided to leave our policy interest rate unchanged.

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Did the Fed cut interest rates Wednesday? No, but here's when they might

Interest rates for credit cards to mortgages have jumped since the Fed began fighting inflation in 2022. Here's where experts ...

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US Fed leaves rates steady despite Trump pressure, gives no hint of September cut

WASHINGTON: The United States central bank held interest rates steady on Wednesday (Jul 30) and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome ...

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Live Updates: Fed to Set Rates as Tensions With Trump Run High

The U.S. central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady for a fifth-straight meeting despite badgering from President Trump to lower borrowing costs.

Ignoring Trump’s demands, Federal Reserve stands pat on interest rates

Federal Reserve holds steady on interest level but vote saw a pair of dissenting votes for the first time in decades ...

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New inflation reading won’t end rate-cut debate between Fed ... - MSN

An escalating debate within the Federal Reserve about the case for interest rate cuts is not going to be settled by a new inflation reading that offered ammunition for both hawks and doves. The ...

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Wall Street Lunch: Interest Rate Debate

Airline sector shows resilience with strong demand and positive earnings, indicating robust consumer and corporate spending ...

Fed Is Set for Contentious Debate as Investors Eye Fall Rate Cut

Federal Reserve officials are determined to hold interest rates steady a little while longer, though an increasingly contentious debate at this week’s policy meeting may bolster expectations for rate ...

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