US EditionFederal Reserve and Global Banks Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady
Policymakers cite mixed economic data and political pressures to justify a pause; 18 central banks worldwide plan to hold rates steady this week, analysts say.
- This week, the U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged, with Bloomberg saying the Federal Reserve is poised to hold steady.
- Fed Chair Jerome Powell has signaled a cautious pause as mixed economic data and political pressures, including President Donald Trump’s efforts to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook and DOJ subpoenas, influence decisions.
- Governors Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman will shape the vote, with Waller expected to back the majority and Bowman forecast to dissent, while traders in overnight swaps expect the Fed to stay on the sidelines for most of 2026.
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US Fed set to keep rates steady as officials defend independence
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged when it meets in the coming week, holding firm despite President Donald Trump's pressure to slash levels as it guards against threats to its independence.
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MoneycontrolTense Fed Is Set to Lead Global Peers With Interest-Rate Hold
(Bloomberg) — The Federal Reserve and three of the central banks that just backed its embattled chair are poised to keep interest rates unchanged at an edgy moment for global policymakers.
Fed and key central banks set to stand pat on rates
The post Fed and key central banks set to stand pat on rates appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Federal Reserve, along with three central banks that recently voiced support for its embattled chair, is united in a key objective of keeping interest rates steady during this delicate period for global leaders. Amid rising pressure from US President Donald Trump for lower borrowing costs, the Fed has urged Washington officials to stay focused o…
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