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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Housing Remains Weak, Economy Slowing: Fed
Sep 03, 2008The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book report, released Wednesday and containing updates on a range of macroeconomic factors spanning the twelve Federal Reserve Districts, paints a picture of a broadly slowing economy and a U.S. housing market that remains in the doldrums.
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Mortgage Rates Drift Lower as Economic Concerns Linger
Aug 28, 2008 -
Fannie, Freddie Shares Rally; Nationalization Fears Ease
Aug 27, 2008 -
Another theory on Freddie’s debt sale
Aug 26, 2008 -
Fannie, Freddie Hammered Again; Will it Matter?
Aug 20, 2008 -
Greenspan: Housing Will Bottom in mid-2009
Aug 14, 2008 -
House Majority Urges Withdrawal of RESPA Proposal
Aug 12, 2008 -
Banks, GSEs Crossing Signals?
Aug 12, 2008 -
Greenspan: Housing’s Worst Still Ahead
Aug 01, 2008 -
SEC, Fed Move to Bolster ‘Fragile’ Market
Jul 30, 2008 -
Fears Over WaMu Lead Wall Street Rout of Financials
Jul 24, 2008
