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
Pending Supreme Court case could impact Federal Reserve’s independence
Apr 16, 2025The outcome of the Trump v. Wilcox case has implications for the Federal Reserve, which has long maintained its independence from the executive branch.
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Homeowners have a collective $700B in ‘trapped’ equity
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What will happen to mortgage rates as the trade war heats up?
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Mortgage rates fall as markets calm down
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Logan Mohtashami on Trump, the Fed and market stress
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The Fed needs labor to break to cut rates more aggressively
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Fed Chair Powell speaks out on the impacts of Trump’s tariffs
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March job growth comes in stronger than expected
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Federal banking agencies seek to rescind 2023 CRA rule
Mar 28, 2025 -
Mortgage rates have leveled off. What happens next?
Mar 25, 2025 -
Tariff uncertainty is making the Fed’s job harder
Mar 21, 2025 -
Logan Mohtashami on the surprising growth in existing home sales
Mar 21, 2025
