The Federal Reserve's interest rates, from the 2022 hikes to the 2026 reversal

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1. August 2022

   Aug 25– 26Jackson Hole: Fed Chair Jerome Powell Talks Tough On Inflation7 articles · 7 independent sources

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2. Aug 26Another interest rate hike is likely in coming months, Fed Reserve Chair says33 articles · 6 independent sources

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3. Aug 26Powell: Fed's inflation fight could bring 'pain,' job losses33 articles · 24 independent sources

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4. Aug 26Powell: Fed could keep lifting rates sharply 'for some time'24 articles · 16 independent sources

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5. September 2022

   Sep 21Fed attacks inflation with another big hike and expects more83 articles · 44 independent sources

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6. October 2022

   Oct 31– Nov 2Fed unleashes another big rate hike but hints at a pullback37 articles · 27 independent sources

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7. November 2022

   Nov 2Federal Reserve raises interest rate by three-quarters of a point19 articles · 8 independent sources

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8. Nov 30Powell: Fed to keep rates higher for longer to cut inflation10 articles · 7 independent sources

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9. Nov 30Jerome Powell Says Federal Reserve’s Rate Hikes Could Slow As Soon As December9 articles · 9 independent sources

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10. December 2022

    Dec 13– 14The Fed Expects More Rate Hikes, Despite a Smaller 50 Basis Point Increase: ‘We Still Have a Long Way to Go'17 articles · 13 independent sources

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11. Dec 14Fed raises key interest rate by half a point, signals more to come21 articles · 10 independent sources

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12. January 2023

    Jan 31– Feb 2Here's what the Fed interest rate hike means for you88 articles · 36 independent sources

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13. February 2023

    Feb 7Fed's Powell: Strong hiring could force further rate hikes10 articles · 10 independent sources

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14. March 2023

    Mar 7Senate will grill Powell over Fed efforts to tame inflation65 articles · 24 independent sources

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15. May 2023

    May 1– 3Fed raises key rate but hints it may pause amid bank turmoil104 articles · 55 independent sources

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16. June 2023

    Jun 1Federal Reserve likely to skip interest rate hike at next meeting in June, officials signal5 articles · 5 independent sources

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17. Jun 12– 14Fed pauses rate hikes but forecasts more increases as inflation remains too high36 articles · 25 independent sources

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18. Jun 14Federal Reserve is likely to skip a rate hike at pivotal meeting Wednesday yet signal more to come4 articles · 4 independent sources

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19. Jun 14Fed keeps rates unchanged for first time in 15 months but signals 2 more potential hikes this year42 articles · 20 independent sources

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20. Jun 21– 22Fed’s Powell reinforces likelihood of more rate hikes22 articles · 16 independent sources

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21. Jun 21Fed Chair Powell is heading to Capitol Hill. Here's what to expect4 articles · 3 independent sources

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22. July 2023

    Jul 5Fed officials signal more rate hikes to come, meeting minutes show5 articles · 4 independent sources

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23. Jul 26– 27Federal Reserve raises key rate for 11th time by a quarter-point in drive to slow inflation110 articles · 46 independent sources

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24. August 2023

    Aug 23– 25Powell at Jackson Hole: Economy's solid growth could require additional Fed hikes to fight inflation39 articles · 34 independent sources

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25. September 2023

    Sep 19– 21Fed pauses interest rate hikes in September but could raise rates again this year80 articles · 43 independent sources

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26. October 2023

    Oct 19Powell says inflation is still too high and lower economic growth is likely needed to bring it down8 articles · 8 independent sources

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27. Oct 31– Nov 1Federal Reserve leaves its key rate unchanged but keeps open possibility of a future hike13 articles · 13 independent sources

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28. November 2023

    Nov 1Fed Reserve keeps interest rates at 22-year high22 articles · 17 independent sources

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29. Nov 1Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged despite stubborn inflation8 articles · 3 independent sources

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30. Nov 9Powell reinforces Fed's cautious approach toward further interest rate hikes6 articles · 6 independent sources

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31. December 2023

    Dec 1Fed Chair Powell calls talk of cutting rates ‘premature' and says more hikes could happen7 articles · 7 independent sources

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32. Dec 11– 14Federal Reserve keeps key interest rate unchanged and foresees 3 rate cuts next year43 articles · 26 independent sources

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33. Dec 11Fed set to leave interest rates unchanged while facing speculation about eventual rate cuts10 articles · 4 independent sources

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34. Dec 13The Fed once again held interest rates steady as inflation slowly comes back to normal8 articles · 6 independent sources

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35. Dec 15Fed's John Williams says the central bank isn't ‘really talking about rate cuts right now'6 articles · 6 independent sources

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36. January 2024

    Jan 3Fed officials in December saw rate cuts likely, but path highly uncertain, minutes show7 articles · 5 independent sources

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37. Jan 16Top Federal Reserve official says inflation fight seems nearly won, with rate cuts coming - The Daily Reporter7 articles · 7 independent sources

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38. Jan 30– 31Federal Reserve signals that interest rate cuts aren't imminent and leaves them unchanged for now44 articles · 31 independent sources

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39. February 2024

    Feb 5Powell: Federal Reserve on track to cut rates this year with inflation slowing and economy healthy24 articles · 22 independent sources

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40. Feb 8Inflation is nearly back to 2%. So why isn't the Federal Reserve ready to cut rates?9 articles · 9 independent sources

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41. March 2024

    Mar 6Powell Reiterates Fed Needs More Confidence on Inflation to Cut24 articles · 21 independent sources

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42. Mar 17– 21Fed leaves interest rates steady as officials debate timing for cuts48 articles · 27 independent sources

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43. Mar 20Fed still foresees 3 rate cuts this year but envisions higher rates in future7 articles · 6 independent sources

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44. Mar 29Powell says Fed wants to see 'more good inflation readings' before it can cut rates8 articles · 8 independent sources

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45. April 2024

    Apr 3Powell: Fed still sees rate cuts this year; election timing won't affect decision10 articles · 10 independent sources

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46. Apr 6When will Fed cut rates? As US economy flexes its muscles, maybe later or not at all6 articles · 6 independent sources

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47. Apr 10US Fed officials raised inflation concerns, but still expected rate cuts in 2024: minutes8 articles · 8 independent sources

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48. Apr 30– May 1Fed holds rates steady as inflation casts doubt on future cuts29 articles · 20 independent sources

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49. May 2024

    May 1Fed says interest rates will stay at two-decade high until inflation further cools15 articles · 11 independent sources

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50. May 13Are US interest rates high enough to beat inflation? The Fed will take its time to find out6 articles · 5 independent sources

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51. May 14Fed's Powell says confidence that inflation will slow is 'not as high' as before6 articles · 6 independent sources

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52. May 30Fed's Williams says inflation is too high but will start coming down soon5 articles · 4 independent sources

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53. June 2024

    Jun 10– 12Federal Reserve sees some progress on inflation but envisions just one rate cut this year17 articles · 11 independent sources

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54. Jun 11– 13Fed holds interest rates steady, projects just one cut this year37 articles · 23 independent sources

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55. July 2024

    Jul 2Fed Chair Jerome Powell: US inflation is slowing again, though it isn't yet time to cut rates10 articles · 10 independent sources

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56. Jul 9Fed's Powell highlights slowing job market in signal that rate cuts may be nearing15 articles · 15 independent sources

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57. Jul 29– 31First interest rate cut in 4 years likely on the horizon as the Federal Reserve meets14 articles · 9 independent sources

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58. Jul 31Fed holds interest rates steady, but cut expected soon28 articles · 8 independent sources

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59. Jul 31The Federal Reserve sees cooler inflation and slower job market, suggesting a rate cut is nearing8 articles · 6 independent sources

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60. August 2024

    Aug 21– 22Fed’s minutes suggest rate cut in September16 articles · 14 independent sources

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61. Aug 22– 23Stock market today: Wall Street rallies after Fed’s chair says ‘time has come’ for cuts to rates7 articles · 5 independent sources

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62. Aug 23– 24Fed Chair Powell says 'time has come' for shift toward interest rate cuts67 articles · 43 independent sources

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63. September 2024

    Sep 5– 6Jobs report will help Federal Reserve decide how much to cut interest rates10 articles · 10 independent sources

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64. Sep 11US inflation reaches a 3-year low as Federal Reserve prepares to cut interest rates44 articles · 27 independent sources

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65. Sep 16– 23Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari sees a slower pace of rate cuts ahead49 articles · 20 independent sources

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66. Sep 18– 19Federal Reserve cuts key rate by sizable half-point, signaling end to its inflation fight111 articles · 56 independent sources

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67. Sep 27Richmond Fed president urges caution on interest rate cuts because inflation isn't defeated6 articles · 6 independent sources

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68. November 2024

    Nov 4– 8Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point on heels of election94 articles · 58 independent sources

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69. December 2024

    Dec 2– 3A top Fed official leans toward December rate cut but says it depends on economic data8 articles · 8 independent sources

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70. Dec 16Federal Reserve is likely to slow its rate cuts with inflation pressures still elevated30 articles · 12 independent sources

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71. Dec 18– 19Federal Reserve cuts its key rate by a quarter-point, but envisions fewer reductions next year88 articles · 54 independent sources

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72. January 2025

    Jan 27– 30The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains stubborn31 articles · 22 independent sources

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73. February 2025

    Feb 20CNBC Daily Open: Rates might be paused as the Fed is concerned over Trump's tariffs12 articles · 2 independent sources

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74. April 2025

    Apr 16Fed Chair Powell says Federal Reserve can wait on any interest rate moves11 articles · 7 independent sources

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75. May 2025

    May 7Federal Reserve to face tough balancing act between fighting inflation and lifting growth5 articles · 4 independent sources

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76. July 2025

    Jul 1Powell says the Fed would have cut rates this year if it weren’t for tariffs7 articles · 7 independent sources

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77. Jul 9Most Fed officials see rate cuts coming, but opinions vary widely on how many, minutes show6 articles · 4 independent sources

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78. Jul 30– 31The Fed holds interest rates steady despite intense pressure from Trump37 articles · 19 independent sources

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79. August 2025

    Aug 22Powell signals Fed may cut rates soon even as inflation risks remain40 articles · 29 independent sources

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80. September 2025

    Sep 16– 18Fed rate cuts: What they mean for you109 articles · 55 independent sources

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81. Sep 23Powell signals Federal Reserve to move slowly on interest rate cuts8 articles · 8 independent sources

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82. October 2025

    Oct 8Most Fed officials supported further rate cuts as job worries rose: meeting minutes6 articles · 6 independent sources

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83. Oct 28– 29Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook60 articles · 36 independent sources

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84. December 2025

    Dec 10– 11Federal Reserve votes to cut interest rates for a 3rd time70 articles · 43 independent sources

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85. January 2026

    Jan 27– 28Federal Reserve may keep rates unchanged for months as economy shows signs of health16 articles · 13 independent sources

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86. Jan 28Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady6 articles · 6 independent sources

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87. March 2026

    Mar 17– 18Federal Reserve projects one rate cut this year and sees limited economic impact from Iran war17 articles · 15 independent sources

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88. April 2026

    Apr 29Fed holds rates steady in Powell’s possible final chair meeting — What comes next?18 articles · 11 independent sources

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89. July 2026

    Jul 15Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with Trump7 articles · 7 independent sources

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90. Jul 28Will tough talk be enough? Fed Chair Warsh faces pressure to combat inflation8 articles · 8 independent sources

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91. September 2026

    Sep 3– 4Fed’s Waller says central bank’s next rate move depends on upcoming inflation report14 articles · 11 independent sources

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92. Sep 10– 11Stubborn inflation raises prospect of Fed rate hike23 articles · 17 independent sources

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93. Sep 13– 20Federal Reserve rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation and faster growth300 articles · 112 independent sources

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94. Sep 19America In Focus: affordability concerns rise as Fed hikes key rate, mortgage rate reaches nearly 7%3 articles · 3 independent sources

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95. Sep 20– 21Fed's Kashkari: Inflation still too high in 'all aspects' of economy4 articles · 3 independent sources

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96. Sep 21Federal Reserve official says Iran war pushed her toward supporting rate hike4 articles · 4 independent sources

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97. Sep 21– 22Federal Reserve official says fighting inflation likely to be ‘painful’14 articles · 13 independent sources

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98. Sep 21– 22St. Louis Fed president says more rate hikes likely needed to quell inflation2 articles · 2 independent sources

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99. Sep 22Boston Fed president backed rate hike because inflation wasn't improving fast enough2 articles · 2 independent sources

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100. Sep 27– 28Fed raises rates for first time in years: What it means for your wallet3 articles · 3 independent sources

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101. Sep 29– 30Fed's Barr says more rate hikes likely needed4 articles · 2 independent sources

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102. October 2026

     Oct 7– 8Federal Reserve officials expect another rate hike will be needed this year, according to minutes15 articles · 15 independent sources

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