A desire for low rates confronts a very different economic backdrop—with higher price pressures—from his first term.
As was widely expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates at current levels following the conclusion of its latest policy meeting.
A new GDP report Thursday and the expectation of a sticky inflation reading Friday should reinforce the Federal Reserve’s new wait-and-see approach on interest rates.
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.
Federal Reserve policymakers voted Wednesday to hold interest rates steady in its first rate decision of the year.
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are likely to remain elevated until inflation comes down further.
The Federal Reserve expressed concern that inflation has not eased enough for it to continue lowering interest rates.
Many economists have felt relief over continued GDP growth. But ongoing data releases suggest that the foundation of the economy — consumer spending — isn’t sustainable.
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday as it began a new wait-and-see policy stance amid a cloudy economic outlook and uncertainty over whether some of President Donald Trump’s policies could stymie the fight against inflation.
Welcome to Investopedia's live blog of the Federal Reserve's January meeting. Here, we will bring you the latest news on the Fed's decision, explain what it means, and provide analysis.
President Donald Trump renewed his complaints with the Federal Reserve after it left its benchmark interest rate unchanged.