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U.S. economy grew 2.3% in 4th quarter

The economy grew 2.3% in the fourth quarter. What it could mean for Fed rate cuts

The U.S. economy grew 2.3% in the fourth quarter as consumers again powered gains. Here's what the showing could mean for Fed plans for more rate cuts

Reuters · 12h

US economy resilient despite moderation in growth in fourth quarter

U.S. economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter as a strike at Boeing depressed business investment in equipment, but consumer spending increased at its fastest pace in nearly two years, underscoring strong domestic demand that probably keeps the Federal Reserve on a slow interest rate cut path this year.

Hosted on MSN · 14h

U.S. economy grew 2.3% in fourth quarter, below expectations

U.S. real Gross Domestic Product increased 2.3% at an annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a Thursday report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Third quarter GDP was 3.1%.

Powell Signals Fed on Hold

Reuters · 1d

Fed guided by economic goals and the law, not politics, says Powell

Powell said the Fed is working to align its workforce policies with Trump but signaled that changes could be limited.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

Powell Signals Fed on Hold as Trump’s Economic Policies Take Shape

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made clear on Wednesday the US central bank intends to hold interest rates where they are for the foreseeable future, pointing to a number of reasons why he and his colleagues expect to take their time before lowering borrowing costs again.

CNBC on MSN · 1d

Fed Chair Powell: Economy in a good place, no need to make policy adjustments at this time

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell fields questions from reporters after the central bank announced it would leave rates unchanged.

Trump slams Fed

Forbes · 12h

Fed Holds Interest Rates: What Small Businesses Can Expect In The 1st Quarter Of 2025

Nonetheless, already there is a clash with President Trump, who believes interest rates are “far too high." On his Truth Social platform, Trump went on the attack: Because Jay Powell and the Fed failed to stop the problem they created with Inflation,

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Wall Street ends down but off day's lows; Fed holds rates steady

U.S. stocks ended lower on Wednesday, but off their lows of the day, with the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady as expected and Fed Chair Jerome Powell offering soothing comments for investors.

NBC News on MSN · 1d

Trump slams Fed after decision to hold interest rates steady

Federal Reserve officials held interest rates steady after their latest policy meeting, drawing sharp criticism from President Donald Trump.

Marketplace7h

The Fed’s Tealbook ponders alternate economic scenarios

The Fed used to have even more books with colorful covers: the Greenbook, which looked at the current state of the economy ...

Fed hits pause on interest rate cuts amid Trump’s flurry of economic plans

Consumers and traders are waiting to learn if the Fed’s pause is a one-meeting hold or the start of a longer stretch.

Fed Stays Steady, and Powell Offers No Guidance on Future Rate Cuts

After three cuts at the end of last year, Federal Reserve officials paused rate moves as they weigh a solid economy and ...

Marketplace1d

How the economy responds to Fed decisions is … complicated

Usually, housing is very sensitive to Fed rate changes. But the last few cuts have actually corresponded with mortgage rate ...

1don MSN

Key takeaways from the Fed’s decision to pause interest rate cuts

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday hit pause on interest rate cuts in its first key decision of President Donald Trump’s second ...

1don MSN

Ferguson: An independent Fed is good for the U.S. economy and for everyone

Roger Ferguson, Past President & CEO of TIAA and Former Federal Reserve Vice Chairman, expects the Fed to pause rate changes ...

10h

Fed's wait-and-see approach likely won't be shaken by new GDP and inflation numbers

A new GDP report Thursday and the expectation of a sticky inflation reading Friday should reinforce the Federal Reserve’s new wait-and-see approach on interest rates.

1don MSN

The Federal Reserve is starting something new: Pausing

The Fed is expected to leave borrowing rates unchanged at the conclusion of its latest two-day policy meeting on Wednesday.

1don MSN

Fed's rate pause could spell trouble for the U.S. economy

Brian Jacobsen, chief economist at Annex Wealth, joined TheStreet to discuss what higher for longer rates means for the ...

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