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Fed holds interest rates steady amid uncertainty over Trump’s impact on economy

Fed chair declines to provide ‘any response or comment whatsoever’ on president’s public demands for lower rates

The Guardian - US

Federal Reserve Defies Trump, Keeps Interest Rates Steady

Fed Chairman Jerson Powell said the key lending rate will remain between 4.25 and 4.50 percent.

International Business Times

Dollar Pushes Higher Before FOMC Decision

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.27%. The dollar is climbing today ahead of the results of the FOMC meeting later today when the Fed is expected to leave interest rates steady. The dollar also has carryover support from Tuesday when President Trump said he was considering...

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Federal Reserve Likely To Keep Interest Rates Unchanged

Learn about the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, inflation management, and economic outlook amidst political pressures and employment trends.

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US Fed Expected To Hold Rate Steady Despite Trump Pressure To Cut

After three interest rate cuts in a row, the US Federal Reserve is expected to take a breather on Wednesday and signal it will remain on pause until the data changes, despite pressure to cut from President Donald Trump.

International Business Times

No more excuses: the time has come for the RBA to cut interest rates

Failure to do so would be wrong, and highly political, given the latest inflation figures

The Guardian - AU

View from The Hill: Chalmers claims ‘sustained progress’ against inflation, as government crosses its fingers for rate cut

After Wednesday’s encouraging inflation numbers, the Albanese government – and the financial markets – would be shocked if the Reserve Bank doesn’t cut interest rates in February.

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BoM forecasts weekend heatwaves – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

The Fed sent stocks spiraling after its last meeting, and now the central bank is expected to leave interest rates untouched on Wednesday

Wall Street is banking on two interest rate cuts in 2025.

Fortune

Belief firms in rate relief as inflation takes breather

Markets and economists widely tip a February interest rate cut after underlying inflation came in below expectations for the December quarter.

AAP

Best CD rates today, January 28, 2025

CD rates are currently at their highest compared to recent years, with many yielding over 4% APYs

Fortune

Political interference in central banks risks economic harm, ECB president warns

Comments by Christine Lagarde seen as veiled warning to Donald Trump, who demanded Federal Reserve lower interest rates ‘immediately’

The Guardian - UK

This T. Rowe Price Bond Fund Holds Up Well as Interest Rates Change

While interest rates have come down, this T. Rowe Price floating-rate fund still sports an attractive yield.

Kiplinger

Is Now a Demanding Time for US Interest Rates?

Setting aside the demand of the US president, what is the Fed fund futures market saying about US interest rate moves?

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Evening Standard

It was tough in 2024 but this will be a much better year for the economy

A government spending boom and deep interest rate cuts will drive growth

International Business Times

US Fed Prepares To Pause In First Rate Decision Since Trump's Inauguration

The US Federal Reserve is expected to announce a pause in rate cuts on Wednesday, as policymakers look to continue tackling inflation under close and vocal scrutiny from President Donald Trump.

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Subsiding Tariff Risks Hammer the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.53% and posted a 5-week low. President Trump’s softening approach toward tariffs is undercutting the dollar after he told Fox News Thursday evening that he would “rather not” use tariffs against China. Strength in the euro also weighed on the dollar after...

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Dollar Slumps on President Trump’s Softer Tariff Stance

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.60% and posted a 5-week low. President Trump’s softening approach toward tariffs is undercutting the dollar after he told Fox News Thursday evening that he would “rather not” use tariffs against China. Strength in the euro also weighed on the dollar...

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Fortune

Donald Trump promised to tackle cost-of-living crisis—now he’s risking inflation by demanding interest rates drop ‘immediately’

Progress reducing the rise in consumer prices has stalled, with recent data coming in hotter than expected. By pressuring the Federal Reserve, Trump could reignite inflation.

Latin Times

Stock Markets Build On Trump Rally, Yen Climbs After BoJ Rate Hike

In a much-anticipated speech via video link at the Davos World Forum in Switzerland, Trump pushed for lower interest rates and said he would cut taxes for companies investing in the United States while imposing tariffs on those who do not.

The Independent UK

Bank of Japan hikes interest rates to highest level in 17 years

Yen soars as central bank suggests more interest rate hikes

Fortune

The CFPB is investigating credit card interest rates

The CFPB is investigating credit APRs, and it wants consumers to comment on their rates, terms, and conditions.

The Guardian - UK

Davos day four: ‘Too much pessimism’ about European economy, which needs boost of US confidence, WEF hears – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the final day of the World Economic Forum

International Business Times

Bank Of Japan Hikes Interest Rate To 17-year High, Signals More

The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates on Friday to their highest level in 17 years and signalled more were in the pipeline despite fears of turmoil under US President Donald Trump.

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President Trump Criticizes Federal Reserve Over Interest Rates

President Trump criticizes Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, highlighting ongoing debate on monetary policy.

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