After three cuts at the end of last year, Federal Reserve officials paused rate moves as they weigh a solid economy and rising inflation risks. Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, said the central bank was not on a “pre-set course.

Will the Fed change interest rates? When and, if so, by how much? 💵💰Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter 💰💵 The FOMC indeed held a two-day meeting, which ended Wednesday,

Powell made clear that Fed policymakers are in no rush to reduce interest rates further, after lowering borrowing costs by a full percentage point in the final months of 2024. Whe