Appropriate to Hold Rates Steady for 'Some Time'

The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday as it began a new wait-and-see policy stance amid a cloudy economic outlook and uncertainty over whether some of President Donald Trump’s policies could stymie the fight against inflation.
Fed holds interest rates steady, defying pressure from Trump
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump called on the central bank to lower them. The announcement put the central bank on a potential collision course with Trump, though a longstanding norm of independence typically insulates the Fed from direct political interference.
Fed to hold interest rate for time being
The Federal Reserve is prepared to keep its key interest rate unchanged for now as inflation remains elevated and the job market is solid, Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday on the first of a two-day appearance before Congress.
Fed Expected to Hold Rates Until Impact of Policies Is Felt
The Federal Reserve has gone from data-dependent to D.C.-dependent, WisdomTree’s Kevin Flanagan says.
Fed might need to hold rates steady ‘for quite some time,’ Logan says
Even inflation falling close to 2% in the coming months might not necessarily allow the Fed to cut rates soon, Logan said.
Fed’s Hammack Says Rates on Hold Until Inflation Ebbs Further
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said it’s appropriate to keep interest rates steady for “some time” while policymakers await further downward progress on inflation and analyze the economic effects of new government policies.
Inflation heats up to 3% as Trump calls on Fed to cut main rate
The unexpected rise in price pressures prompted futures traders to increase the odds that the Federal Reserve will hold the benchmark rate at its current range beyond May.
Cleveland Fed's Hammack, echoing Jerry Maguire, says, 'Show me the low inflation!' before she'll back more rate cuts
Speaking ahead of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said she thought the central bank could be patient before cutting rates again. In a speech at the University of Kentucky's business school,
US Inflation Tops Forecasts, Bolstering Case for Fed to Hold
US inflation picked up broadly at the start of the year, further undercutting chances of multiple Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts this year at the same time the Trump administration presses forward with tariffs.
Cleveland Fed chief advocates for steady interest rates amid inflation concerns
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President, Beth Hammack, has advocated for maintaining current interest rates for an undetermined period. This comes as policymakers continue to monitor inflation rates and assess the impact of new governmental policies on the economy.
Fed should keep rates on hold to assess inflation progress, policy uncertainties, Hammack says
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack signaled Tuesday that the U.S. central bank should continue to hold interest rates steady to monitor its progress on lowering inflation and navigate policy uncertainties under the Trump administration.
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