Federal Reserve’s Hesitation on Rate Cuts Masks Deeper Economic Risks to America’s Prosperity

WASHINGTON — As Federal Reserve officials prepare to hold short-term interest rates steady after last year's three cuts, a deeper question looms: Is this cautious stance helping or harming the American worker and family? While the Fed points to signs of economic stability and persistent inflation above its 2% target, mounting political pressure from the White House and internal disagreements threaten to cloud clear policymaking—putting national sovereignty and economic freedom at risk. Is the Fed Playing Politics While American Jobs Hang in the Balance? The central bank’s hesitation to further lower borrowing costs comes amid mixed signals: unemployment appears stable,...