Why isn’t the Fed raising rates?

Trump says no reason for Fed to raise interest rates after strong May jobs report

President Donald Trump stated there is "no reason" to raise interest rates following a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report. In an NBC Ne

Weak jobs growth and easing oil prices reinforce expectations for Fed pause, analysts say

U.S. adds 172,000 jobs in May, nearly double forecasts, strengthening case for Fed rate hikes

The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, nearly double economists' expectations, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.3%. The s

Jobs Report Won’t Sway Fed That Much, Berro Says

US adds just 57,000 jobs in June as inflation tops 4%, fueling stagflation fears

The Federal Reserve faces a stagflation scenario as the US economy added only 57,000 jobs in June — far below expectations — while inflation

U.S. mortgage rates remain above 6.4% as Fed influence on home loan costs proves limited

U.S. mortgage rates remain elevated, with the 30-year mortgage rate averaging 6.48% as of June 2026, up from 6% in February 2026. The articl