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Fed holds interest rates steady, defying pressure from Trump

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump called on the central bank to lower them. The announcement put the central bank on a potential collision course with Trump, though a longstanding norm of independence typically insulates the Fed from direct political interference.

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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged, defies Trump

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday kept interest rates unchanged, bypassing a trend of dropping cuts and bucking President Donald Trump's wishes amid uncertain economic times,

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Fed chief Powell does not comment on Trump's 'demand' to decrease interest rates

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday did not comment on U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks from last week about demanding a fall in interest rates. Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum at Davos-Klosters,

Inflation gauge favored by Fed showed price growth picked up

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PCE Report Shows Fed's Favorite Inflation Measure Accelerated In December

Key Takeaways Inflation, as measured by Personal Consumption Expenditures, rose 2.6% over the year in December, up from 2.4% in November and in line with forecasts.As the Federal Reserve's goal of a 2% annual rate fades into the distance,

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The Fed’s Preferred Inflation Measure Ticked Up Slightly in December

The central bank needs to see further progress on inflation or weakness in the labor market to resume interest rate cuts.

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Inflation gauge favored by Fed showed price growth picked up in December

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, known as the personal consumption expenditures index, rose in December in line with economists' expectations.

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Fed kicks off 2024 by standing pat on interest rates

Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank is in wait-and-see mode amid mostly positive U.S. economic conditions.

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Trump urges Opec countries to slash oil prices

The president says he wants Opec and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine ...

Crude Oil Faces Pressure Amid Trade Tensions And OPEC Uncertainty

This uncertain outlook in oil markets could pose a challenge to Canada's economic stability, given its heavy reliance on oil exports. Falling crude prices threaten to widen Canada's trade deficit, ...

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Trump says he will 'demand' lower interest rates

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will call for a lowering of U.S. interest rates, exerting pressure on the Federal Reserve despite a longstanding norm of political independence at the ...

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Oil News: Is the Market Set for Losses as China’s Demand Weakens and OPEC+ Cuts Lag?

while OPEC output holds steady. This looming supply overhang could exacerbate the market’s oversupply, keeping prices in check. Federal Reserve and Dollar Strength Apply Additional Pressure The ...

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US Bank Agencies to Seek Public Input on Regulations on March 6

Top US bank regulators will hold a virtual meeting on March 6 to solicit public feedback on how effective their regulations ...

The Fed Is Sitting on the Sidelines, but for How Long?

The relative calm in the markets may not survive upheaval in the A.I. sector and a deluge of disruptive Trump policies, our ...

Fed’s Bowman Skeptical That Central Bank Still Very Restrictive

Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman said that she would prefer only gradual future easing of the central bank’s interest ...

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