Fed holds interest rates steady in first meeting of 2026

The Federal Open Market Committee kept the federal funds rate steady, following three rate cuts last year.

The Fed’s Big 2026 Debate: What’s a Normal Level for Rates?

Debate over future Fed rate cuts centers on the uncertain “neutral rate,” shaping how cautiously policymakers move as inflation cools.

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady

Trump has urged the Fed to significantly lower interest rates.

Here's what to expect at the Fed's first interest rate meeting of 2026

Jerome Powell will announce the central bank's next interest rate decision on Jan. 28 amid political and legal turmoil ...

Will the Fed pause interest rates? What to know amid legal uncertainty

The meeting will mark the first since Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell confirmed he is under investigation by the ...

Fed holds interest rates steady for first time since July

Central bankers cut rates three times last year, but are cautious about lowering borrowing costs any further due to a weakening job market. President Donald Trump has said his pick for a new Fed Chair ...

Current HELOC & Home Equity Loan Rates: February 6, 2026

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home ...

Fed holds interest rates steady, pausing rate cuts amid economic uncertainty

Federal Reserve policymakers left interest rates unchanged at its January meeting after cutting rates at its three prior meetings amid uncertainty over the labor market and inflation.

Home buyers might be hoping for lower mortgage rates with a new Fed chief. They’ll have to wait

Home shoppers waiting for significantly lower mortgage rates this year may be disappointed, even if the next Federal Reserve chair wants to lower interest rates.