Don’t expect rate cut by Fed

Fed Expected to Hold Rates Steady Despite Trump's Calls for Cuts
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key interest rate unchanged this week, despite Donald Trump's calls for cuts.
The Fed Takes Center Stage This Week After Trump Says He Will ‘Demand’ Lower Interest Rates
The president last week inserted himself into the debate over interest rates ahead of the central bank’s meeting this week.
The Fed looks poised to skip a January interest rate cut. How long could a pause last?
At the Federal Reserve’s first meeting in 2025, consumers are going to want what Fed Chair Jerome Powell simply can’t give them: An answer to how much longer interest rates are going to stay high.
The Fed will likely stand pat after flurry of rate cuts. After that? It's anybody's guess.
The Fed will likely pause its rate cuts this week. After that, uncertainty over Trump's tariff, immigration plans make forecasting rates a dice roll.
Federal Reserve expected to stand pat on rates even as Trump demands cuts
Until then, Trump’s comments Thursday suggest he expects to regularly second-guess the Fed in public, despite a decades-long tradition among previous presidents of taking a hands-off approach to the central bank. Former president Joe Biden reappointed Powell, rather than replacing him, in a nod to central bank independence from politics.
Will the Fed Cut Interest Rates Again? What Investors Should Know
President Donald Trump has said he thinks interest rates are too high. Is he right? On WSJ’s Take On the Week, co-hosts Gunjan Banerji and Telis Demos discuss with Sonal Desai, chief investment officer of Franklin Templeton Fixed Income.
Trump says he'll demand lower rates immediately, claims he knows rates better than Fed
President Trump said if oil prices come down he'll demand lower interest rates immediately, adds he knows rates 'much better' than Fed officials
How will CD interest rates be impacted by the January Fed meeting?
Could CD interest rates decline again this month? Here's what savers should consider before the January Fed meeting.
Here's When the Fed Is Likely to Cut Interest Rates Again, and What It Means for Stocks
The Federal Reserve will hold its first policy meeting of the year on Jan. 28 and 29, where it is widely expected to keep interest rates right where they are after cutting three times since September.
Fed expected to pause rate cuts as it begins to weigh Trump policies
Donald Trump’s return to the White House is overshadowing the Fed’s meeting this week, with policymakers expected to pause changes to interest rates for now.
Why mortgage rates are still high despite the Fed rate cuts
As mentioned, mortgage rates haven't fallen in line with the Fed's rate cuts because they depend on factors beyond the agency's benchmark rate, such as the economy and 10-year Treasury bond yields. For example, when the 10-year treasury rate goes up, mortgage rates tend to follow, and vice-versa.
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This Week's Mortgage Predictions: The Fed Isn't Rushing to Lower Interest Rates
Even the Federal Reserve, which sets a short-term benchmark interest rate for lenders, only indirectly impacts the mortgage ...
Where to Save Your Money Now That Interest Rates Are Lower
Despite recent rate cuts, high-yield savings accounts and CDs remain solid savings options.
Gold holds steady as traders focus on Fed
Gold held steady on Tuesday as investors focused on the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting to see if President Donald ...
Bitcoin Drops Below $100K Ahead of Fed's Interest Rate Decision
Despite recent pro-crypto moves by the Trump administration, short-term enthusiasm for the digital asset remains uncertain.
Bond Traders Shift Focus to Fed as Trump Shadows the Outlook
In the bond market, Donald Trump’s first week, at least, turned out far less destabilizing than feared. Traders hope the same goes for the latest shift from the Federal Reserve.