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Fed holds interest rates steady as two Trump appointees vote to cut them
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the economy is solid — and that it's also too early to tell how tariffs will affect it.
Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Dip Slightly Even as Fed Holds Steady on Cuts
The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans registered 6.72% for the week ending July 31, down slightly from 6.74% last week.
Will Powell and the Fed cut rates in response to Trump's pressure?
The Federal Reserve holds its latest interest rate meeting this week, with policymakers expecting rates to be left unchanged despite President Donald Trump's calls for interest rate cuts.
The Fed may cut rates later this year. Here’s how to get the most from your cash savings now
Despite unprecedented public needling from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates, the Federal Reserve board stood pat on Wednesday.
Fed Won't Budge on Interest Rate Cut Despite Trump's Demand for Mortgage Relief
As was widely expected, Fed policymakers on Wednesday left the central bank's overnight rate unchanged at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%.
Fed holds interest rates steady, resisting pressure from Trump
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for a fifth straight meeting, with policymakers stuck in a prolonged wait-and-see mode as President Donald Trump’s tariffs leave them wary of cutting borrowing costs too soon.
Trump Will Announce Fed Appointments Soon; Bessent Wants to Stay at Treasury
Trump said the White House was looking at four candidates to replace current chair Jerome Powell, whose term as chair ends in May 2026, but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was no
Trump is meeting about his next Fed pick. It may be a temporary assignment
President Donald Trump is planning to meet with advisers today about an unexpected open seat on the Federal Reserve Board, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Trump’s Fed Pick Likely to Find Colleagues Cautious on Rate Cuts
President Donald Trump’s relentless calls for dramatic reductions in interest rates, along with his ability to make changes to the Federal Reserve’s leadership, is drawing more attention to the way monetary policy decisions are made — and the people who make them.
Mortgage Rates Dropped Ahead of This Week's Fed Meeting—But the Link May Be Weaker Than You Think
Mortgage rates have dropped, but it's not likely tied to the latest Fed news. Here’s why waiting for a Fed rate cut could be ...
Fed Holds Rates Despite Internal Divisions and Political Pressure
Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged, despite rare dissent among policymakers. Fed Chair Jerome Powell ...
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged for fifth-straight time
President Donald Trump urged the central bank to cut rates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell is holding firm — but more and more colleagues don’t agree.
Don’t Miss Out: Best High-Yield Savings Accounts And CDs To Lock In Before Possible Fed Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady again at its July meeting, resisting pressure to cut rates despite growing ...
Fed Keeps Rates Steady Despite Internal Divisions and Political Pressure
The central bank kept interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting, despite badgering from President Trump. It has ...