Is Now the Time to Buy Bonds? Watch the White House, Not the Fed
Benchmark Treasury yields have been climbing toward 5%, despite the central bank’s recent rate cutting.
U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% in October-December on eve of Trump return to White House, 2.8% in '24
A humming American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth, and ahead of what could be a significant change in direction under a Trump administration. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that gross domestic product — the economy's output of goods and services — expanded at a 2.
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Against Central Bank Independence
Central banks should be apolitical, not unaccountable. Monetary technocrats should serve the People.
Federal Reserve takes a pause, keeps interest rates unchanged
The US Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, pausing its recent easing cycle as it navigates economic uncertainty and rising political pressure. This marks the central bank’s first policy decision since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last week,
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: Here's what that means for your money
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
Fed holds interest rates steady, defying pressure from Trump
The Federal Reserve should resist pressure from Trump and defend its independence, experts say
President Trump has said he will "demand" lower interest rates, raising questions about his ability to influence the Federal Reserve.
What will the Fed do with interest rates and how will Trump react?
The Federal Reserve is set to announce its first interest rate decision of 2025 and with a pause expected, it could prompt President Donald Trump to renew his criticism of the central bank.
Federal Reserve set to repel Donald Trump’s calls for deep rate cuts
The US Federal Reserve is on a collision course with Donald Trump, economists say, with the central bank set to keep interest rates on hold despite the president’s calls to reduce borrowing costs by “a lot”.
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Fed Pauses Interest Rate Cuts Despite Trump's Push For Immediate Reduction
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate in place, pausing further cuts and ignoring a demand by President Donald Trump to immediately drop rates.After three months of reductions, the Fed decided to keep the key interest rate target
Trump renews feud with Federal Reserve over inflation, interest
President Donald Trump renewed his complaints with the Federal Reserve after it left its benchmark interest rate unchanged.
Federal Reserve expected to stand pat on rates even as Trump demands cuts
The Federal Reserve is nearly certain to keep its key interest rate unchanged at its policy meeting this week, just a few days after President Donald Trump said he would soon demand lower rates
Bond ETFs slip as Fed Chair Powell waits on White House policies
Exchange-traded funds focused on the bond market slipped Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve decided to pause its interest-rate cutting cycle while waiting for new policies to be enacted under President Donald Trump.