Fed Meeting Today: Interest Rates Seen on Hold

Fed meeting live updates: Under pressure from Trump, will Fed hold interest rates?
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to make no change to its benchmark federal funds rate at its January meeting, a decision to be announced today.
Fed Meeting: Live Updates on Interest Rates Decision
After lowering interest rates by a full percentage point last year, officials at the central bank are weighing a solid economy and rising inflation risks.
Fed likely to hold rates steady despite Trump call for cuts as it awaits tariff, immigration changes
Outside of a U.S. President bending norms, the Fed also faces challenges in achieving its economic objectives. Inflation remains above its 2% target: Its preferred measure is at 2.4%, though core prices — considered a better gauge of where inflation is headed — rose 2.8% in November from a year ago.
The Fed Isn't Dropping Interest Rates. Will Today's Decision Affect Your Finances?
While the Fed is expected to hold interest rates steady for a while, anything could change in the next few months. Future decisions about interest rates will impact our finances, including how much we earn from our savings accounts, how much extra we owe for carrying credit card debt and whether we can afford to take out a car loan or a mortgage.
Fed expected to hold rates steady even as Trump dials up pressure
Investors today will be listening to how Fed Chair Jerome Powell addresses the potential effect that President Donald Trump could have on the future path of monetary policy.
Fed Meeting Today: Interest Rates Seen on Hold; Dow Ticks Higher
The Federal Reserve announces its decision on interest rates at 2 p.m. Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks shortly thereafter. Live updates on stocks, bonds and markets, including the Dow Jones Industrial Average,
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