The Federal Reserve anticipates only one rate cut this year

The Federal Reserve anticipates only one rate cut this year

WASHINGTON (AP) – Federal Reserve officials said Wednesday that inflation has fallen further toward their target level in recent months, but signaled that they expect to cut their key interest rate only once this year. Policymakers’ forecast for one rate cut was down from an earlier forecast of three because inflation, despite cooling in the … Read more

Fed Holds Rate Hold After Inflation Report: Live Updates

Fed Holds Rate Hold After Inflation Report Live Updates

American households hoping that interest rates will soon fall will have to wait a little longer. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep the key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, at least until there are clearer signs that inflation is rising more slowly. But forecasters will be listening to Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chairman, … Read more