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Fed's Waller says Mar. rate cut hinges on labor market

Fed's Waller says rate cut in March is a 'coin flip' following a strong US jobs report

Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said Monday that solid job gains in January could mean the central bank can skip a rate cut at its next meeting in March, a decision that would likely spur further attacks by President Donald Trump.

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Fed’s Waller says next jobs report, not Supreme Court ruling, will be key for March interest rate decision

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Fed's Waller calls March interest-rate cut 'a coin flip'

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Unlike Fed Governor Waller, Bank of America is worried about inflation

In a speech Monday, Fed Governor Christopher Waller made his case for a 25-basis point reduction in interest rates in March, citing benign inflation trends and labor market weakness as the primary rea...

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Fed’s Waller: It’s Too Soon to Tell How Supreme Court Ruling Will Hit Inflation

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Fed’s Waller open to holding rates if February jobs data shows strength

Fed Minutes Show No Rush to Restart Rate Cuts, and Even Possibility of Hikes

Barring a rapid deterioration in the labor market or a significant cooling of inflation, the Federal Reserve appears poised for an extended hold.

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Fed holds key interest rate steady as economic view improves

Meeting market expectations, the central bank's Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep its key interest rate in a range between 3.5%-3.75%. The decision put a halt to three consecutive quarter percentage point reductions, billed as maintenance moves to guard against potential downturns in the labor market.

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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady at its first FOMC meeting of 2026

The Fed maintained its federal funds rate — what banks charge each other for short-term loans — in its current range of 3.5% to 3.75%. The decision matched expectations from Wall Street economists, according to financial data service FactSet.

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What Prediction Markets are Saying About a Fed Decision in March

President Trump's economic agenda was roiled by the Supreme Court's unfavorable decision on his tariffs The February jobs report looms large in monetary policy, with Fed Governor Christopher

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Fed officials split on where interest rates should go, minutes say

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released minutes from its Jan. 27-28 meeting.

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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it three times last year.

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Fed dissent grows as some officials weigh return to interest rate hikes amid stubborn inflation

The minutes of the Federal Reserve's January meeting revealed policymakers considered language about possible rate hikes amid concerns over elevated inflation.

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Fed holds interest rates steady for first time since July

Central bankers cut rates three times last year, but are cautious about lowering borrowing costs any further due to a weakening job market. President Donald Trump has said his pick for a new Fed Chair to replace Jerome Powell,

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Chicago Fed's Goolsbee watching for progress on inflation before cutting rates further

Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee said Tuesday he’s focused on bringing inflation back down before cutting interest rates any further. “I remain optimistic that there can be more rate cuts this year.