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CNN on MSN · 4h

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to bypass the Fed to lower interest rates

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has a new plan in the fight to bring down historically high interest rates, and it’s got nothing to do with the Federal Reserve.

Bessent's focus on 10-year US Treasury yield may let Fed off the hook

The Trump administration's emerging focus on long-term Treasury bond yields may show growing sensitivity to market constraints that could impede President Donald Trump's economic plans, while also getting the Federal Reserve out of his direct line of fire.

MarketWatch on MSN · 7h

Trump’s focus on 10-year Treasury yield to cut borrowing costs raises curiosity — and problems

The Trump administration said it intends to focus on the 10-year Treasury yield, instead of rate cuts, to lower borrowing costs. The news was greeted by some market participants, while also raising problematic questions.

Fed, Trump and Interest Rates

Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged, But 2025 Cuts Are Still Expected

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on January 29, and an interest rate cut is unlikely when the Fed issues its next policy decision on March 19, 2025.

Fed pauses interest rate cuts despite Trump’s call to lower rates ‘immediately’

The Federal Reserve decided to delay additional rate cuts for now and keep interest rates unchanged at its first meeting of the year, giving themselves time to assess whether inflation is cooling and how President Donald Trump’s policies might impact the U.S. economy.

ABC News on MSN · 8d

Fed holds interest rates steady, defying pressure from Trump

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump called on the central bank to lower them. The announcement put the central bank on a potential collision course with Trump, though a longstanding norm of independence typically insulates the Fed from direct political interference.

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Fed keeps interest rates unchanged — pushing Trump to bash Powell for failing to stop ‘problem they created’

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said “we do not need to be in a hurry to adjust our policy stance” and monetary policy is “well ...

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BOE Cuts Interest Rates. What That Means for the Dollar.

The Bank of England lowered interest rates, following the ECB. The Fed will take a different path this year. That will put ...

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Dallas Fed's Logan signals rate cuts require US labor market cooling

Dallas Federal Reserve Bank President Lorie Logan on Thursday signaled she was ready to keep interest rates on hold for ...

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What will the Fed do with interest rates and how will Trump react?

The Federal Reserve is set to announce its first interest rate decision of 2025 and with a pause expected, it could prompt ...

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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 ...

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‘How do I shield my retirement savings?’ I’m worried about Trump’s trade war and Fed’s willingness to cut interest rates

I’m in my 50s and concerned about interest rates, tariffs, inflation and the general performance of the economy and markets.

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Fed Vice Chair Jefferson advocates remaining cautious on rates as policy drama unfolds

Jefferson echoed recent statements from other officials that it's in the Fed's best interest to move slowly as it evaluates ...

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