Fed Likely to Hold Rates Steady Despite Trump Call for Cuts

Fed likely to hold rates steady despite Trump call for cuts as it awaits tariff, immigration changes
President Trump may want lower interest rates, but the Federal Reserve will almost certainly keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its two-day policy meeting that ends Wednesday.
Trump vs. the Fed: Why the President Can't Force Interest Rates to Drop
As US households have grown frustrated with years of high borrowing costs, President Donald Trump rode into office with a bold pledge to lower interest rates. Last week, he took a dig at the Federal Reserve,
Federal Reserve expected to stand pat on rates even as Trump demands cuts
The Federal Reserve is nearly certain to keep its key interest rate unchanged at its policy meeting this week, just a few days after President Donald Trump said he would soon demand lower rates
Trump Urges for Lower Interest Rates: Sector ETFs to Benefit
President Donald Trump, in a video address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, supported lower interest rates. Although he did not directly name the Federal Reserve, Trump signaled his intention to put pressure on the central bank to adopt a more accommodative monetary policy.
Federal Reserve meeting this week on 2025 interest rates as Trump demands cuts
The Federal Reserve is set to discuss interest rates this week, with no expected changes despite President Trump's calls for a rate cut. (Scripps News)
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