FED RATE DECISION

Jun 17 2025FINANCE

The Fed's Tough Call: Tariffs and Rates

The Federal Reserve faces a tricky situation. The economy is doing pretty well, but there are some worrying signs. Inflation is going down, and unemployment is low, at 4. 2%. But here’s the twist: President Trump’s tariffs might make inflation go up and slow down growth. So, what’s the Fed to do? They’re likely to keep the key interest rate at 4. 4% for now. They’ll ...

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

What's Up with Treasury Yields Before the Fed's Next Move?

Do you know that when Treasury yields go up, prices go down? Today, the 10-year Treasury note was barely changing, sitting around 4. 39%. Meanwhile, the 2-year Treasury note wasn't moving much either, hanging around 4. 21%. This happened right before the Federal Reserve makes its decision about interest rates. Investors are waiting for the Fed's decision at 2 p. m. ...

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