Only 1 Fed rate cut expected in 2025

Hopes for more Fed rate cuts dim as Powell notes hot CPI means 'we're not quite there yet'
A Fed interest rate cut won't be coming until at least September, if at all this year, following a troubling inflation report Wednesday.
Fed's Bostic: Not comfortable cutting rates again until there is more clarity on inflation, other policies
Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic said on Wednesday it is not clear when the Fed can cut interest rates again given uncertainty around the path of inflation and the scope of possible changes to tariff and other policies coming from the Trump administration.
Inflation hit 7-month high of 3% in January. Here's what it means for Fed rate cuts
Inflation picked up for a fourth straight month in January amid another rise in in food and energy costs, possibly setting the stage for a year of halting progress in the battle to slow consumer price increases as President Donald Trump rolls out myriad import tariffs.
Hot Inflation In January 2025 Reduces Odds Of Fed Interest Rate Cuts
January inflation ran hot and the odds of Fed interest rate cuts fell as Consumer Price Index total CPI inflation accelerated to 3.0%, the highest rate since June 2024.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains above 2%
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its first policy meeting since President Trump's inauguration.
Inflation Heated Up in January, Freezing the Fed
Consumer prices rose 3%, extending a recent pattern of increases at the start of the year that likely derails the prospect for Fed rate cuts so long as the economy remains solid.
Powell said the Fed is in no hurry to cut rates. CPI inflation report likely to show why.
Jerome Powell made it clear this week the Federal Reserve is in “no hurry” to cut U.S. interest rates in light of lingering inflation and a strong economy. The January report on consumer prices is likely to explain why.
Inflation leaped 3% in January. Here's what it means for Fed rate cuts
An underlying inflation measure also accelerated. Some economists said the larger-than-expected price surge takes additional Federal Reserve interest rate cuts off the table until at least year's end.
Trump wants interest rate cuts. The market isn't buying it.
Voters elected Trump to find a way to curb the hotter inflation that occurred under President Joe Biden. But the president ...
Will mortgage interest rates fall in February without a Fed meeting? Experts weigh in
If you look at the biggest industry forecasts, analysts predict that mortgage rates will either hold steady or drop slightly ...
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell returns to Congress following January inflation spike
The change was slightly above analysts' expectations and is likely to bolster reluctance at the Fed to cut interest rates any further.
Fed Chair Shows Little Urgency to Lower Rates
Jerome H. Powell testifies as inflation risks are resurfacing, regulatory changes are in flux and the Federal Reserve’s ...
Powell Senate testimony: Fed is not in a hurry, but how slow will they go?
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will answer questions from members of the Senate Banking Committee starting at 10 a.m.
Inflation rises 3% in January, hotter than expected
The Labor Department released the consumer price index for January which showed that inflation remained elevated in as the Federal Reserve considers a continued pause on rate cuts.
Hot Jan US CPI surprise argues for Fed staying in neutral
The U.S. consumer price index increased more than expected in January, reinforcing the Federal Reserve's message that it was ...