Policymakers held interest rates at 4.5 percent on Thursday as they warned of rising economic uncertainty. Households are also bracing for higher utility costs starting next month.
Category: Interest Rates
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Powell’s ‘Transitory’ Inflation Call Revives Memories of Pandemic
Investors cheered the Federal Reserve chair’s assessment. But some economists fear a case of déjà vu.
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How Fed Rates Influence Mortgages, Credit Cards, Savings and More
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
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What to watch at the Fed meeting.
A new set of economic projections will provide the latest view of how central bankers think President Trump’s agenda will affect the economy.
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The Fed’s Projections: How to Read Them Like a Pro
The Federal Reserve will release fresh economic estimates on Wednesday. Here’s how to read the outlook for 2025 and beyond.
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Trump Primed to Clash With Fed After Key Rate Decision
Tariffs are at the heart of the tension between the White House and the central bank.
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What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s March Meeting
A new set of economic projections will provide the latest view of how central bankers think President Trump’s agenda will affect the economy.
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Does the Fed Share the Stock Market’s Worry About the Economy?
So far, the Federal Reserve has avoided commenting on the increasingly uncertain outlook, but investors are waiting to see whether it changes its projections on Wednesday.
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Fed Governor Michelle Bowman Is Trump’s Pick for Wall Street’s Top Cop
If confirmed, she is likely to usher in a more hands-off approach to financial regulation than her predecessor’s.
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U.S. Inflation Eased More Than Expected in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.
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U.S. Inflation Report Expected to Show Stubbornly High Prices in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.
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U.S. Inflation Report Expected to Show Stubbornly High Prices in February
Economists are bracing for intensifying price pressures and slower growth, posing a challenge for the Federal Reserve.