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The Federal Reserve's rate-cut cycle and reversal, 2023-2026

6 of 30 stories this year

The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains stubborn · 31 articles, Jan 27The Fed holds interest rates steady despite intense pressure from Trump · 37 articles, Jul 30Powell signals Fed may cut rates soon even as inflation risks remain · 40 articles, Aug 22Fed rate cuts: What they mean for you · 109 articles, Sep 16Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook · 60 articles, Oct 28Federal Reserve votes to cut interest rates for a 3rd time · 70 articles, Dec 10
Trump's fight with the Federal Reserve over Jerome Powell and Lisa Cook

48 of 92 stories this year

Fed likely to hold rates steady despite Trump call for cuts as it awaits tariff, immigration changes · 21 articles, Jan 23The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains stubborn · 31 articles, Jan 27Fed officials are worried about tariffs' impact on inflation and see rate cuts on hold, minutes show · 9 articles, Feb 19Fed keeps interest rates unchanged; what this means for you · 27 articles, Mar 19Fed chair says Trump tariffs will likely raise inflation, slow economic growth · 31 articles, Apr 4Trump ramps up attacks on Powell, demands ‘loser' Fed chair lower rates ‘NOW' · 45 articles, Apr 16Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Federal Reserve chair · 61 articles, Apr 17Gold surges to new record high after Trump’s repeated attacks on US Fed chief · 6 articles, Apr 21Why Trump's call for the Fed to cut interest rates may not help consumers · 7 articles, Apr 25The Fed will likely hold interest rates steady as Trump's tariffs spark uncertainty · 38 articles, May 6Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices and higher unemployment · 10 articles, May 7Takeaways from the Fed’s decision to keep rates on hold as officials watch Trump’s tariffs and Israel-Iran conflict · 5 articles, Jun 18Powell says the Fed would have cut rates this year if it weren’t for tariffs · 7 articles, Jul 1Trump calls for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to immediately resign: ‘Too late’ · 7 articles, Jul 3Powell asks inspector general to review $2.5 billion renovation after Trump blasts Fed project · 10 articles, Jul 10Trump 'not planning' to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite reports · 25 articles, Jul 11Trump says he believes Powell is ready to start lowering rates · 5 articles, Jul 25The Fed holds interest rates steady despite intense pressure from Trump · 37 articles, Jul 30Fed governor Adriana Kugler resigning, opening up spot for Trump to fill · 11 articles, Aug 1Trump: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent doesn't want to be Federal Reserve chair · 9 articles, Aug 5Trump narrows Fed chair candidates to four, excluding Treasury Secretary Bessent · 8 articles, Aug 5Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board · 24 articles, Aug 7Trump threatens to sue ‘loser’ Jerome Powell: ‘Steve Manouychin really gave me a ‘beauty’ · 11 articles, Aug 12Trump says he will fire Fed governor Lisa Cook if she doesn't resign · 26 articles, Aug 20Trump calls on Fed governor to resign over mortgage fraud accusations · 28 articles, Aug 20Fed chair Powell to give high-stakes speech at Jackson Hole amid Trump attacks · 17 articles, Aug 21Who is Lisa Cook? What to know about the Fed Governor who Trump says he's firing · 8 articles, Aug 26Trump seeks to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook · 128 articles, Aug 26Fed’s Cook sues White House to block her firing from board · 74 articles, Aug 26Trump official lodges new criminal referral against Fed Governor Lisa Cook · 6 articles, Aug 26How the Fed losing its independence could affect Americans’ everyday lives · 10 articles, Aug 28Trump's Fed nominee says he'd keep his White House job even if confirmed by the Senate · 7 articles, Sep 4Trump Fed nominee to tell senators its independence is critical · 5 articles, Sep 4DOJ launches criminal probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud allegations · 16 articles, Sep 4Judge temporarily blocks Trump's firing of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook · 62 articles, Sep 10Trump's Federal Reserve board nominee is approved by Senate committee · 7 articles, Sep 10Trump asks Supreme Court to allow firing of Fed Gov. Lisa Cook · 53 articles, Sep 11Fed Governor Lisa Cook claimed 2nd residence as 'vacation home,' undercutting Trump fraud claims · 20 articles, Sep 13Appeals court rejects Trump's bid to unseat Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook ahead of rate vote · 32 articles, Sep 14The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut rates · 12 articles, Sep 15Trump pick Stephen Miran confirmed as Federal Reserve governor · 20 articles, Sep 15Senate approves White House economist to serve on Fed board · 9 articles, Sep 16Fed rate cuts: What they mean for you · 109 articles, Sep 16Greenspan, Bernanke and Yellen urge Supreme Court to let Lisa Cook keep her job as a Fed governor · 9 articles, Sep 25Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain as a Federal Reserve governor for now · 37 articles, Oct 1Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook · 60 articles, Oct 28Trump says he has made his choice for next Fed chair: ‘I know who I’m going to pick’ · 6 articles, Dec 1Federal Reserve votes to cut interest rates for a 3rd time · 70 articles, Dec 10

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Stories before June 28, 2026 come from archived pages, so who covered them is limited to the outlets we recovered for that period.

Everything else46 stories in 2025 not part of any arc, newest first

Stories about Federal Reserve System that are not part of any arc yet

  1. Oct 8Most Fed officials supported further rate cuts as job worries rose: meeting minutes6 articles · 6 independent sources
    0 left, 3 center, 1 right
  2. Sep 23Powell signals Federal Reserve to move slowly on interest rate cuts8 articles · 8 independent sources
    0 left, 2 center, 1 right
  3. Sep 11Rising inflation and a deteriorating job market puts the Fed, and Americans, in a difficult spot6 articles · 6 independent sources
    2 left, 2 center, 0 right
  4. Jul 31– Aug 1Trump calls for Federal Reserve to pull control from Jerome Powell30 articles · 14 independent sources
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  5. Jul 24– 25Four key takeaways from Trump's visit to the Federal Reserve with Powell55 articles · 34 independent sources
    5 left, 12 center, 10 right
  6. Jul 24DOJ meets with Ghislaine Maxwell; Trump visits Federal Reserve8 articles · 3 independent sources
    1 left, 2 center, 0 right
  7. May 29Trump requested a meeting with Jerome Powell today. Powell stressed the Fed is staying out of politics14 articles · 14 independent sources
    3 left, 5 center, 4 right
  8. Apr 18Capital One and Discover merger approved by Federal Reserve16 articles · 12 independent sources
    1 left, 6 center, 2 right
  9. Apr 17Trump Says Fed Chair Powell’s Termination Can’t Come Fast Enough48 articles · 23 independent sources
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  10. Apr 16Fed Chair Powell says Federal Reserve can wait on any interest rate moves11 articles · 7 independent sources
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Stories that name Federal Reserve System

  1. Dec 18Inflation cooled in November to 2.7%11 articles · 11 independent sources
    2 left, 4 center, 4 right
  2. Dec 5Fed’s preferred inflation gauge stayed elevated in September as spending weakened6 articles · 6 independent sources
    1 left, 1 center, 2 right
  3. Nov 20September jobs report arrives today, almost seven weeks behind schedule6 articles · 6 independent sources
    2 left, 2 center, 0 right
  4. Oct 29– 30Powered by the rise of AI, Nvidia just became the first company ever valued over $5-trillion31 articles · 27 independent sources
    5 left, 12 center, 3 right
  5. Oct 24Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades5 articles · 5 independent sources
    1 left, 1 center, 1 right
  6. Oct 23Average long-term US mortgage rate drops to 6.19%, lowest level in more than a year6 articles · 6 independent sources
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  7. Oct 7– 8Gold futures rise above $4,000 per ounce for the 1st time reaching a record high24 articles · 18 independent sources
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  8. Sep 16Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs hurt jobs and lead to price hikes7 articles · 7 independent sources
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  9. Sep 11Inflation climbed in August as Trump's tariffs intensified15 articles · 10 independent sources
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  10. Aug 12– 14U.S. producer prices surge in July as Trump tariffs push costs higher17 articles · 15 independent sources
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Local coverage

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