The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its January meeting following three consecutive rate cuts amid uncertainty over inflation and economic conditions.

Consumers and traders are waiting to learn if the Fed’s pause is a one-meeting hold or the start of a longer stretch.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hit pause on interest rate cuts in its first key decision of President Donald Trump’s second term.

The decision reflects a cautious stance as the Fed assesses the direction of inflation and policies President Trump may implement.

After three successive interest rate cuts, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday made no change in its benchmark lending rate amid new economic uncertainties over the outlook for inflation and President Trump's continued threats of new tariffs and other measures.

Economists expect the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged as its Open Market Committee is set to conclude its meeting on Wednesday afternoon.

The first Federal Open Market Committee meeting of 2025 is here. The Federal Reserve's policymaking arm concludes its two-day meeting that began on Tuesday and delivers a decision on interest rates later today.

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold its key interest rate steady on Wednesday as officials wait for more data that indicates inflation is cooling.

The Federal Reserve’s decision to pause interest rate hikes presents opportunities for savers and borrowers to adjust their financial strategies. By understanding the implications of the Fed’s actions,

It takes time for the Fed’s decisions to filter through the economy — and then even more time for consumers to see the difference.

The Fed made the right call in hitting pause this week. "I'm not sure that pausing is really all the bad for stocks in the short term," Mike Wilson said.