Fed to Hold Rates Steady

Fed’s Waller signals multiple rate cuts in 2025 as Bitcoin holds steady near $100K
Fed hints at multiple 2025 rate cuts as Bitcoin rallies above $99K after CPI data. Altcoins surge with Solana up 8% and XRP gaining 15%.
Fed Governor Waller sees potential for multiple interest rate cuts in 2025
Fed Governor Christopher Waller told CNBC on Thursday that the central bank could lower interest rates multiple times this year if inflation eases as he is expecting. "As long as the data comes in good on inflation or continues on that path, then I can certainly see rate cuts happening sooner than maybe the markets are pricing in," he said.
Fed may cut rates sooner and faster than expected if disinflation trend holds up, Waller says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Inflation is likely to continue to ease and possibly allow the U.S. central bank to cut interest rates sooner and faster than expected, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday in comments that pushed against recent market moves that anticipate a shallower Fed rate path.
Federal Reserve expected to stand pat on rates even as Trump demands cuts
With healthy hiring and some progress on inflation, Fed official have said that the pace of rate cuts will slow this year.
Powell says Fed can take its time on rate cuts
Last month, Fed officials signaled they expect just two rate cuts for all of 2025, a shallower path of reductions than previously anticipated. Policymakers will update their projections on the economy and rates at their next meeting in March. This month’s pause in rate cuts comes amid increasing uncertainty about how inflation will evolve.
Feds hold rates steady, pausing for further inflation progress
The vote was unanimous to keep the rate in the range of 4.25%-4.5%, after lowering rates by a full percentage point at the end of 2024.
Fed Likely to Hold Rates Steady Despite Trump Call for Cuts as It Awaits Tariff, Immigration Changes
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The Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady as Trump calls for cuts
This story incorporates reporting from ABC, Bloomberg L.P. and The Mountaineer.The Federal Reserve is anticipated to sustain its current interest rates, putting it potentially at odds with President Donald Trump,
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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said on Thursday in comments that pushed against recent market moves that anticipate a shallower Fed rate path. Fed may cut rates sooner and faster ...