Fed, Interest Rates and Trump

Trump vs. the Fed: Why the President Can't Force Interest Rates to Drop
The president can't remove Powell before his term ends in 2026 simply because of policy disagreements or frustration over interest rate decisions. According to Earle, members of the Federal Reserve Board can be removed only "for cause," that is, proven misconduct, malfeasance or inability to do the job due to illness.
Fed rate hikes are back in the conversation. Here’s why, and what could trigger them.
While Federal Reserve policymakers aren’t expected to lower interest rates on Wednesday, questions about potential rate hikes have entered the conversation. A team of analysts at Barclays said Tuesday they still expect slightly lower rates over the course of 2025.
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
Understanding the Federal Reserve's Role in Mortgage Rates
Learn how Fed meetings affect mortgage rates and what it means for borrowers. Discover trends, impacts, and expert predictions on mortgage rates.
Fed Could Keep Interest Rates on Hold Until Mid-2026
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at Wednesday's rate decision, and could keep them at the same level until mid-2026, BNP Paribas's Anis Bensaidani said in a note. U.S.
Fed, BoT expected to maintain interest rates
Economists are projecting both the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to keep interest rates unchanged at their first meetings of 2025 amid uncertainties, dismissing a recent call from US President Donald Trump for rates to be cut immediately.
The Fed is set to hit the pause button on rate cuts, for now. Here's the impact on your money.
The Fed is expected to hold off on another rate cut at its Jan. 29 meeting. Here's what it means for your finances.
The Fed Is About to Hit Pause on Rate Cuts. Here’s Why.
Faced with a solid economy and mounting inflation concerns, the U.S. central bank has said it will “move cautiously” on ...
Fed Meeting News Today: FOMC Will Likely Pause Rate Cuts. What Comes Next Depends on Trump.
The Federal Reserve’s policy committee is in wait-and-see mode. The U.S. economy has entered 2025 with plenty of momentum, a ...
The Fed sent stocks spiraling after its last meeting, and now the central bank is expected to leave interest rates untouched on Wednesday
The Fed signaled as much at its last meeting in December, when the central bank delivered an interest cut, but hinted that it ...
Despite Trump's pressure campaign, you probably won't be seeing interest rate cuts this week
The Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady in its coming decision out Wednesday.
The Fed will likely stand pat after flurry of rate cuts. After that? It's anybody's guess.
The Fed will likely pause its rate cuts this week. After that, uncertainty over Trump's tariff, immigration plans make ...
The Fed Takes Center Stage This Week After Trump Says He Will ‘Demand’ Lower Interest Rates
The president last week inserted himself into the debate over interest rates ahead of the central bank’s meeting this week.
Fed expected to pause rate cuts as it begins to weigh Trump policies
Donald Trump’s return to the White House is overshadowing the Fed’s meeting this week, with policymakers expected to pause ...
Stock futures tick lower as investors await Federal Reserve's interest rate decision: Live updates
Stock futures were slightly lower on Tuesday evening, as investors turned toward the first Federal Reserve interest rate ...