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.
Latest Posts
Modified Loans would Retain Risk Weight under Rule
Jun 26, 2009The Federal Reserve and key financial regulators today adopted an interim final rule on loans modified under the Treasury Department’s Making Home Affordable Program (MHAP).
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Fed Tweaks Liquidity Programs, Buys $24bn of MBS
Jun 26, 2009 -
SIFMA Sees Real GDP Growth in 2010
Jun 24, 2009 -
Applications Gain, Refinance Remains Weak
Jun 24, 2009 -
Repo Overhaul May Include Federal Clearing Bank
Jun 22, 2009 -
PMI Group Sees Refis Driving Market Recovery
Jun 19, 2009 -
Fed Halves Weekly MBS Purchases
Jun 19, 2009 -
Geithner Urges Swift Action on Reform
Jun 18, 2009 -
Key Fed Official to Leave
Jun 12, 2009
