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Despite escalating political pressure from President Donald Trump, the Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady at its policy

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Homes under construction in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, US, on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2025. Zak Bennett | Bloomberg | Getty

President Donald Trump speaks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2026. Jonathan Ernst |

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook delivers remarks during an event organized by the Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy

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The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by a quarter point at its last meeting of the year. December’s move

A home is shown for sale in The Heights in Houston, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Kirk Sides | Houston Chronicle

U.S. Representative Ro Khanna speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 18, 2025.