Fed pauses interest rate cuts

Could the Fed hold interest rates steady all year?
Some economists were saying Wednesday that the cutting cycle is over, while others think Chairman Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve won’t ease again until 2026.
Is the Fed interest rate pause good for mortgage rates?
It's important to understand that the Fed's decision to pause rate cuts will not directly impact mortgage rates. Mortgage rates are actually driven by a range of factors, including the Fed's rate changes. This week's Fed rate decision does, however, have a big influence on where mortgage rates could head.
How to profit from the Fed’s latest interest rate pause
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Fed's rate pause could spell trouble for the U.S. economy
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Trump slams Fed after decision to hold interest rates steady
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The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
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Fed Stands Pat on Rates, Entering New Wait-and-See Phase
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says, “We do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance.” ...