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Federal Reserve should stand pat on interest rates

By Peter Morici

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Fed holds rates steady in Jerome Powell’s last meeting as chairman

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference after the Federal Open Market Committee meeting Oct. 29, 2025, at the Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Fed delivers third cut in rates amid job struggles as Trump calls for bolder action

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

The Federal Reserve building in seen in Washington, May 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

The Fed’s refusal to cut interest rates is costing Americans

By Nicole Huyer

Fed statement Sunday announcing emergency action for economy

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Text of the Fed’s statement after its meeting Wednesday

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Text of the Fed’s statement after its meeting Wednesday

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Text of the Fed’s statement after its meeting Wednesday

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Text of the Fed’s statement after its meeting Wednesday

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell presents the monetary policy report to the Senate Banking Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) **FILE**

Fed cuts interest rate by quarter-point; first cut since 2008

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Text of the Fed’s statement after its meeting Wednesday

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Text of the Fed’s statement after its meeting Wednesday

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Text of the Fed’s statement after its meeting Wednesday

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Text of the Fed’s statement after its meeting Wednesday

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Text of the Fed’s statement after its meeting Wednesday

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Text of the Fed’s statement after its meeting Wednesday

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