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Fed pauses interest rate cuts in 1st meeting of 2026

Here's what to expect at the Fed's first interest rate meeting of 2026

President Trump has pressed the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, but central bank officials are unlikely to deliver a first cut of 2026 when they announce their next policy move on Wednesday.

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Fed pauses interest rate cuts in first meeting of 2026

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Fed holds interest rates steady for first time since July

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Fed meeting updates: DOJ probe against Powell looms as Fed set to leave interest rates untouched

It's the first Fed day of 2026, and Chair Jerome Powell is in the hot seat.

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How the Fed’s Rate Decisions Affect Your Wallet

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Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees 'somewhat elevated' inflation and stabilizing job market

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US Fed set to pause rate cuts as it defies Trump pressure

Trump has sharply escalated pressure on the Fed since returning to the White House a year ago, seeking to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations while his administration launched ...

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Fed Keeps Rates Steady

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Fed Walks a Tightrope: Policy on Hold as Politics and Inflation Collide

Fed meeting recap: Powell says economy on 'firm footing' and current rate level not restrictive

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key interest rate at the target range of 3.5% to 3.75%, but traders are looking for hints on next steps for policy.

Fed's Interest Rate Decision: January 28, 2025

The Federal Reserve concluded its first meeting of 2026 by holding the federal funds rate (FFR) steady in the 3.50%-3.75% range.

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Amid policy clash over rates, Fed and administration share key points about the outlook

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The wide gulf between the Trump administration and the U.S. Federal Reserve over where interest rates ought to be masks the fact that the two sides have begun to share a consensus about the near-term economic outlook.

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Fed is likely to lower rates only two more times, even under Trump's next chair pick: CNBC Fed Survey

Forecasters don't believe the next Fed chair installed by President Donald Trump will drive down overnight rates toward the low levels demanded by the president.

After Fed policy decision, federal-funds futures point to no rate cut before June

Traders in the federal-funds-futures market continued to price in two potential interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year as they assessed the Fed’s statement Wednesday on its decision to hold its policy rate steady at the current target range of 3.

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Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees 'elevated' inflation and stabilizing job market

By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday amid what U.S. central bank chief Jerome Powell called a clear improvement in the outlook for economic growth and diminished risks to both inflation and employment,

Federal Reserve may keep rates unchanged for months as economy shows signs of health

The rate-setting committee remains split between those opposed to further cuts until inflation comes down, and those who want to lower rates to further support hiring.