President Donald Trump wasted no time criticizing the Federal Reserve after it held interest rates steady Wednesday, posting a message to his social media platform Wednesday afternoon arguing Fed chair Jerome Powell and the central bank "failed to stop the problem they created" on inflation.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he continues to look at the overall progress that inflation has made in moving back toward the central bank’s 2% target. While the bank’s latest statement did leave out a December reference to strides made in the fight against inflation,
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.
Powell made clear that Fed policymakers are in no rush to reduce interest rates further, after lowering borrowing costs by a full percentage point in the final months of 2024. Whe
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged as officials grappled with uncertainty caused by inflation and President Trump's plans.
The president’s post suggests that he intends to continue his criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell on social media, which became a regular feature during his first term.
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The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged after three consecutive cuts last year. The decision signals a more cautious approach as it assesses inflation trends and the potential impact of President Trump’s policies.