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The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged this week, but investors are watching for any shifts in the outlook for inflation and growth. Yahoo Finance Fed Correspondent Jennifer Schonberger joins Morning Brief to break down what to expect from Wednesday's decision.
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President Trump’s tariffs present the Federal Reserve with two conflicting challenges,” observes The Wall Street Journal’s Greg Ip.
Futures tracking the Fed's policy rate show higher odds that the central bank will deliver a pair of back-to-back rate cuts starting in September. Before the release of the latest inflation numbers, the market had priced in a cut in September followed by another one in December.
The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans from Freddie Mac ticked down again to 6.84% for the week ending June 12.
The president has repeatedly berated Powell for not cutting rates as he desires. The two men met face-to-face for the first time last week.
The central bank will hold interest rates steady this week, giving you more time to earn a competitive rate on your savings.