Federal Reserve meeting this week on 2025 interest rates as Trump demands cuts

The video discusses the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates despite political pressures and economic uncertainties. It explores the potential impact of President Trump's policies, such as tariffs and immigration changes, on the US economy. The Fed's past rate adjustments in 2024 and its cautious approach for 2025 are highlighted. The influence of political factors, including Trump's demands and the federal debt ceiling, on the Fed's decisions is also examined.

What is one potential effect of President Trump's policies on immigration and tariffs according to economists?

• Deflationary pressure

• Inflationary pressure

• Increase in labor force

• Decrease in consumer prices

How did the Fed adjust interest rates throughout 2024?

• Kept rates unchanged

• Increased rates once

• Decreased rates three times

• Increased rates three times

What is the relationship between the Fed and the executive branch?

• They are the same entity

• The Fed is a part of the executive branch

• They are separate entities

• The executive branch controls the Fed

What could pressure the Fed to raise interest rates according to the discussion on the federal debt ceiling?

• Uncertainty in Congress's actions

• An increase in the borrowing limit

• A clear plan from Congress

• A decrease in the borrowing limit

What recent event related to the federal debt ceiling is mentioned?

• The US eliminated its borrowing limit

• The US hit its legal borrowing limit

• The US exceeded its borrowing limit

• The US reduced its borrowing limit