The Federal Reserve has maintained its ‘wait and see’ approach as new risks cloud the economic outlook. Recent discussions highlight the complexities brought by tariffs, leaving officials in a challenging position regarding this week’s rate decision. While the Fed is likely to hold interest rates steady, this decision carries implications for consumers and investors. Bond investors are looking to the Fed for guidance on the timing of potential rate cuts. The economic data, alongside earnings reports from companies like Lennar, will be closely watched this week.
— new from The New York Times