Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve started a rate-cutting cycle on Sept. 18, 2025, lowering its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points (bps) to a range of 4.75% to 5%. The cut was the first since March 2020 after the Fed raised interest rates to a 23-year high point to cool the economy and quell inflation. The Fed cut rates two more times in 2024, each by 25 basis points. It has not cut interest rates so far in 2025.
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Geithner to work with Sen. Merkley on latest mortgage refi plan
Jul 26, 2012Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said he would look into launching pilot programs for a new idea to help more than 8 million underwater borrowers refinance.Sen. Jeff…
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Lawmakers press Geithner to release AIG escape plan
Jul 25, 2012 -
Senator unveils plan to refi 8 million underwater borrowers
Jul 25, 2012 -
SIGTARP: Taxpayers still exposed as AIG shrinks CDS portfolio
Jul 24, 2012 -
Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: San Francisco housing recommendations ruffle feathers
Jul 22, 2012 -
Mortgage interest rates keep going down
Jul 19, 2012 -
No better or worse: Mortgage borrowers falling behind flattens out
Jul 17, 2012 -
Bernanke: Congressional action helps avoid future economic stimulus
Jul 17, 2012 -
Reminder: Half the nation’s housing is still losing value
Jul 17, 2012 -
AIG gets back $5 billion contribution to Maiden Lane III
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Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: HARP 2.0 boom slowing
Jul 15, 2012
