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Fed Officials Could Be Split On Whether To Cut Interest Rates In July
At least three Federal Reserve policymakers spoke out this week in favor of holding interest rates steady for the time being, in contrast to two who said they were open to the idea of cutting the fed funds rate in July,
July rate cut from Fed is 'now completely off the table' following solid jobs report
The odds of a rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s next meeting evaporated after a resilient jobs report for the month of June alleviated concerns about a slowing US economy.
Rate Cut on the Horizon? What Powell’s Latest Hint Means
The Fed has held rates steady at 4.25% to 4.50% since December, despite Trump’s public push for a deeper cut. The outcome of the June jobs report, released July 3, is expected to weigh heavily on the Fed’s decision.
Fed official sees July rate cut ‘unlikely,’ sticking with Powell’s view that coming months will be moment of truth for tariffs’ effect on inflation
Officials at the Federal Reserve believe the impacts of Trump’s tariffs on the economy will start to appear this summer.
Fed's Waller says rate cut could come as soon as July
Fed Governor Waller supports a fed rate cut as soon as July, citing reduced inflation risks and urging action before labor market slowdown.
Fed Rate Cut in July? Crypto Market Reacts to Waller’s Comments
Fed Governor Waller suggested a July rate cut is possible, sparking optimism across crypto markets and investor circles.
Federal Reserve’s Bowman says rate cut should be on table in July
Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman on Monday said the central bank should consider cutting its key interest rate as soon as its next meeting in July, underscoring deep divisions among Fed officials as they endure sharp criticism from the White House.
Will the Fed Cut Interest Rates Soon? One Official Thinks So.
Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller said that the central bank could cut interest rates as early as July, arguing that inflation under tariffs wouldn't likely be a problem.
Trump appointee at Fed doubts tariffs will fuel inflation and aligns himself with president’s vocal backing for interest-rate cuts
Waller on Friday said current U.S. inflation trends “are pretty good,” with the annual rise in consumer prices close to the Fed’s 2% target, possibly justifying an interest-rate cut at the bank’s next meeting. He is the first top Fed official to suggest a rate reduction is feasible at that July 29-30 gathering.
Fed Chair Powell resists Trump pressure, will wait on rate cuts amid tariff uncertainty
The Fed Chair on Tuesday reiterated the central bank plans to "wait and learn more" about the impact of tariffs on inflation before lowering rates.
Powell says Trump's tariffs have delayed lower rates but won’t rule out July cut
The Fed chief’s comments came as the president continues to hammer the central bank for not decreasing borrowing costs.
Trump ramps up pressure on Fed Chair Powell to cut rates in handwritten note: ‘You have cost the USA a fortune’
During a White House briefing, press secretary Karoline Leavitt brandished a sheet of paper listing global central bank rates ...
Fed chairs vows to stay course on interest rates as Trump ups attacks
As long as the economy is in solid shape, we think the prudent thing to do is to wait and see what those effects might be." ...
Ron Insana: Waller's hopes for a rate cut could be cut short by a 1970s replay
Waller's own comments about the stability in the unemployment rate, even as he expressed concerns about job growth, present a ...