Fed likely to hold rates steady despite Trump call for cuts as it awaits tariff, immigration changes
President Donald Trump may want lower interest rates, but the Federal Reserve will almost certainly keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged.

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3 developments- Jan 23, 2025Trump says will demand interest rates drop 'immediately'
- Jan 27, 2025Only lean-right coverage:Federal Reserve expected to stand pat on rates even as Trump demands cuts
- Jan 29, 2025Fed likely to hold rates steady despite Trump call for cuts as it awaits tariff, immigration changes
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