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,

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.

Outside of a U.S. President bending norms, the Fed also faces challenges in achieving its economic objectives. Inflation remains above its 2% target: Its preferred measure is at 2.4%, though core prices — considered a better gauge of where inflation is headed — rose 2.8% in November from a year ago.