Fed, Interest Rate

Trump shot himself in the foot with tariff plan if he wants an interest rate cut, Fed minutes show
President Trump is plowing ahead with his tariff plans and threats, while still pushing for a cut to interest rates.
Interest Rate Cuts on Hold Until Inflation Improves, Fed Minutes Show
Officials are debating when to restart interest rate cuts, as high prices linger and Trump’s policies add to economic uncertainty.
4 trades to take advantage of higher-for-longer interest rates with the Fed not expected to cut until at least September
A hot January inflation report likely confirmed investors' beliefs that higher rates are here to stay.
Federal Reserve officials seek ‘further progress’ on inflation before cutting rates
Federal Reserve officials indicated last month that they needed to see “further progress on inflation” before any new interest rate cuts, as the US central bank kept monetary policy steady in the face of high uncertainty over the outlook.
Fed Wants More Gains on Inflation Before Cutting Rates Again, Minutes Show
The Fed, citing elevated inflation pressures, held short-term interest rates steady at a range of 4.25% to 4.5% at its January meeting.
US's Fed Reserve looks to pause interest rate cuts as risk of inflation rises
According to recently released minutes of the 28-29 January meeting, officials said President Trump's proposed tariffs and mass deportations of migrants, as well as strong consumer spending, were factors that could push inflation higher this year.
What's a good short-term CD interest rate in 2025?
Savers looking to open a short-term CD account should first understand what a "good" rate is considered to be now.
Why both Donald Trump and Elizabeth Warren may be right about interest rates
It’s rare for both President Donald Trump and Sen. Elizabeth Warren to agree on anything, but recent research suggests ...
President Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10 percent. Is that even possible?
Credit card interest rates are too damn high, according to an unlikely combination of politicians who’ve recently drawn ...
Nigeria keeps benchmark interest rate steady as inflation seen falling gradually
Nigeria's central bank held its benchmark lending rate at 27.50% , its governor Olayemi Cardoso said on Thursday.
Why did profit-hungry banks act so quickly to cut interest rates?
Three of the big four banks cut interest rates within minutes of the RBA decision on Tuesday. Here’s why they reacted so fast ...
Which Interest Rate Should You Care About?
The Fed’s short-term rates matter, but the main action now is in the 10-year Treasury market, which influences mortgages, ...
Official interest rates have been cut, but not everyone is a winner
But it’s important to remember not everybody benefits from an interest rate cut. Some will be worse off. Not all Australian ...
A timeline of Australian interest rate changes since 1990
The Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday cut its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10% following a monthly policy meeting.
Australian central bank cuts benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020
Australia’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate for the first time since October 2020 as the nation’s ...