Trump Says Fed Made Right Call Last Week to Pause Rate Cuts

Fed holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's inauguration.
Fed holds rates steady, hitting pause after series of cuts
The central bank’s decision to pause at its first meeting of 2025 followed a series of cuts that began in September to account for progress already made on getting inflation down. Over the course of three meetings, the Fed lowered rates by a full percentage point to a range of 4.25 percent to 4.5 percent, which was maintained on Wednesday.
Fed pauses interest rate cuts as inflation, Trump's plans create uncertainty
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged as officials grappled with uncertainty caused by inflation and President Trump's plans.
Trump Says Fed Made the Right Call Last Week to Pause Rate Cuts
US President Donald Trump said the Federal Reserve was right to pause its rate-cutting path in its decision last week, a break from his penchant for calling for lower rates.
In a switch, Trump approves the Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady
President Donald Trump commended the Federal Reserve for its decision last week to leave interest rates unchanged. "Holding the rates at this point was the right thing to do," he told reporters. President Donald Trump approved the Federal Reserve for its decision last week to leave interest rates unchanged,
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