The Fed Faces Economic Uncertainty and Political Pressure as It Decides Whether to Cut Rates

Fed expected to cut rates for first time in 2025 amid Trump pressure

The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its first interest rate cut this year on Wednesday despite signs of tariffs pushing inflation higher amid rising concerns about the labor market.Policymakers on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) are expected to cut the benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points, the first since December 2024, which would lower the target range to 4% to 4.25%.Markets have priced in a cut, with the CME FedWat…

Will the Fed cut rates this week? These charts may determine its decision.

September 16, 2025 / 5:00 AM EDT / CBS News The Federal Reserve’s rate decision on Wednesday is shaping up to be its most consequential of the year, with most economists predicting the first cut of 2025. The real suspense is over how deep the reduction could be — and whether the Fed might signal a broader pivot that could set the course for the rest of the year. So far, the Fed has resisted calls from President Trump to cut its benchmark interes…

Will the Fed cut rates on Wednesday? See 5 economic charts that may determine its decision.

With the U.S. economy facing headwinds, the Federal Reserve faces pressure to trim interest rates this week for the first time since December 2024.

The Fed faces economic uncertainty, political pressure as it decides whether to cut rates

WASHINGTON — In a sign of how unusual this week's Federal Reserve meeting is, the decision it will make on interest rates — usually the main event — is just one of the key unknowns to be resolved when officials…

Fed faces uncertainty as it decides whether to cut rates

WASHINGTON — In a sign of how unusual this week's Federal Reserve meeting is, the decision it will make on interest rates — usually the main event — is just one of the key unknowns to be resolved when officials…

Federal Reserve Expected To Cut Rates: Here’s How You Can Lock In High Interest Savings

The Fed may be about to cut rates. Want to keep your savings growing? Here’s how to lock in high interest before yields drop.