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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Logan Mohtashami on Fed day, inventory and home prices
May 02, 2024On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about what happened to rates after Fed day and where inventory and home prices are in this spring buying season. Related to this episode: The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide […]
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Logan Mohtashami on Fed day, inventory and home prices
May 02, 2024 -
Rates at 7% attract different types of borrowers, forcing lenders to rethink profit strategies
May 01, 2024 -
Fed holds rates steady for the sixth straight time
May 01, 2024 -
Mortgage rates continue to rise before the Fed’s meeting
Apr 30, 2024 -
If reelected, Trump could seek greater control over Federal Reserve
Apr 26, 2024 -
Experts share insights about the Fed, data ‘vibes’ and housing trends
Apr 23, 2024 -
Opinion: If you’re chasing volume, you’re chasing the wrong carrot
Apr 19, 2024 -
Powell makes it clear: No rate cuts anytime soon
Apr 16, 2024 -
As inflation heats up, mortgage rates also rise
Apr 16, 2024 -
As a ‘higher-for-longer’ rate scenario unfolds, how is the mortgage industry adapting?
Apr 15, 2024 -
How the CPI data took one Fed rate cut off the table for 2024
Apr 10, 2024
