The Federal Reserve is tasked with creating a monetary policy that encourages price stability and maximizes employment. As a result, it attempts to keep inflation at around 2% a year because that has ...

Fed holds interest rates steady, defying Trump. The Fed has pursued a patient approach as it awaits the effects of tariffs. By Max Zahn. June 18, 2025, 2:59 PM. 2:55.

The Fed holds interest rates steady as Trump's tariffs spark uncertainty. Updated May 7, 2025 2:09 PM ET Originally published May 7, 2025 5:00 AM ET. Heard on All Things Considered.

Federal Reserve officials held interest rates steady on Wednesday after two days of debate on the highly-anticipated decision -- but signaled that another hike before year's end remains on the ...

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but September decision could be different 08:53. Although the Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, as widely ...

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday but signaled that rates could fall in the coming months if inflation continues to cool. Policy makers have kept their benchmark ...

The Fed announced Wednesday that it will hold rates steady for the forth time this year.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Friday said the U.S. central bank is in no rush to cut rates, with the labor market still strong, inflation on a bumpy path toward the U.S. central bank's 2% goal, and ...

Fed holds interest rates steady, defying pressure from Trump. Trump said last week he would "demand" lower interest rates. By Max Zahn. January 29, 2025, 5:23 AM. 4:40.

Gold held steady after the latest Federal Reserve minutes showed officials are divided over the outlook for interest rates.