Federal reserve holds interest rates steady, signals two cuts this year amid economic uncertainty
Wednesday, 19 March 2025 The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, indicating potential future cuts. Economic growth is slowing, and inflation persists above the 2% target, currently at 2.5%. Tariffs are influencing inflation through higher import costs. The Fed will reinvest more in Treasury securities to stabilize markets. Consumer sentiment is cautious as inflation may rise to 3% by year-end, driven by import taxes.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has welcomed the cut to interest rates announced by the Bank of England. Interest rates have gone from 4.5% to 4.25%. Ms Reeves said: "We have had four interest rate cuts now..
The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%. Shadow chancellor Mel Stride reacted to the news, claiming Labour's policies have prevented higher cuts to interest rates. Report by..
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