The Federal Reserve voted on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady, resisting intense pressure from President Donald Trump to lower those rates. The move comes as Fed Chair Jerome Powell is facing a criminal investigation launched by federal prosecutors. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY.
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Elon Musk says Tesla will stop producing its S and X models as it shifts to making robots
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday that the company would begin phasing out its Model S and Model X electric vehicles this year and retool a California factory to produce humanoid robots instead
Treasury secretary predicts 25 million will take advantage of ‘Trump Accounts’ for kids
New “Trump Accounts” that provide $1,000 for babies are proving popular; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged all families with kids under 18 to sign up.
Millions under cold weather alerts as below-freezing temperatures remain
A major portion of the United States is facing snow and frigid temperatures Wednesday morning as fears of another winter storm loom ahead of the weekend.
Federal Reserve Meets for First Interest Rate Decision of 2026
The Federal Reserve is set to meet and is expected to make a big decision on interest rates that is being closely watched by the White House and consumers. Meanwhile, Amazon has announced it will layoff about 16,000 people. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down what to expect from the Fed meeting and what’s behind Amazon’s decision to cut its workforce for the second time in three months.
Amazon slashes another 16,000 jobs
Amazon said Wednesday it was slashing another 16,000 jobs across the company in an ongoing bid to restructure the sprawling trillion-dollar firm.
Fed holds interest rates steady as defiant Jerome Powell resists White House pressure
The Fed and chair Jerome Powell held interest rates steady as he faces a criminal investigation launched by President Donald Trump’s close ally.
Dollar has its worst day since April after Trump says he’s not concerned with recent slide
The value of the U.S. dollar plunged after President Donald Trump said he was not concerned about the currency’s recent drop.
Over 80,000 Keurig decaf pods recalled for possibly containing caffeinated coffee
A voluntary recall has been issued for more than 80,000 Keurig coffee pods, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
What You Need to Know About Tax Changes for 2026
Starting this week, people can begin filing taxes, but before submitting that return there are some big changes in effect this season. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down the key dates you need to know, tax deductions and credits and more.