The Federal Reserve is leaving its key short-term interest rate unchanged for the fifth time this year, brushing off repeated calls from President Donald Trump for a cut.

Why Trump's call for the Fed to cut interest rates may not help consumers

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President Donald Trump is badgering the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, but even if the Fed gave in to the pressure, it wouldn’t necessarily lead to lower borrowing costs for consumers.

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TOM PORCELLI

Fed's Powell sticks with patient approach to rate cuts, brushing off Trump's demands

Why Trump's call for the Fed to cut interest rates may not help consumers