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Will the Fed cut rates Wednesday? Not likely, but here's when they might.
Interest rates for credit cards to mortgages jumped since the Fed began fighting inflation in 2022. Here's where experts ...
‘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.
The Fed is likely to keep rates the same, but give a forecast that moves markets. What to expect
While any movement on interest rates seems improbable, the meeting will feature important signals that still could move ...
Trump calls Jerome Powell ‘numbskull,’ says he may ‘force something’ on Fed
President Trump went on a lengthy rant Thursday about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a “numbskull” and ...
Trump says he won't fire Fed's Powell but 'may have to force something' on rates
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would not fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, adding that he "may have ...
Who Will Replace Jerome Powell as Fed Chair?
Even if President Trump doesn't make good on threats to fire Chair Powell, the Fed leader's term ends in 2026.
US Fed meet outcome on Wednesday: Will soft inflation, Trump's pressure push Jerome Powell to cut rates this time?
Analysts expect no rate cut from the US Fed in June as tariff impacts remain unclear. The Fed's upcoming meeting will focus ...
Trump urges ‘numbskull’ Fed chair Powell to lower interest rates — as prez reveals he plans to replace him
President Trump urged “numbskull” Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates Thursday — while confirming ...
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Roundup: Fed meeting / Keli Zinn / Farewell, Albertson’s
The U.S. economy is mostly in good shape but that isn’t saving Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell from a spell of angst. With the outlook uncertain, Fed policymakers are expected to keep their key ...
Fed’s wait-and-see stance on rates likely to continue over tariff fears
The Federal Reserve is unlikely to move interest rates at the conclusion of its meeting on Wednesday despite improvements to ...
Trump eyes Cabinet member to replace 'Mr Too Late' Powell at the Fed: report
Trump is reportedly considering Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent among top contenders to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who he has criticized over interest rates.