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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Stein: Tapering should be closely linked to economic data
Sep 26, 2013Federal Reserve Governor Jeremy Stein says the Fed’s tapering of mortgage-bond purchases should be more closely linked to economic data, including the U.S. jobless rate.
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Janet Yellen is not a guaranteed Fed Chair pick
Sep 20, 2013 -
Eventual Fed MBS exit leaves open seat for new buyers
Sep 19, 2013 -
Lack of tapering may have little to no impact on home sales
Sep 19, 2013 -
Number of first-time buyers is not shrinking
Sep 16, 2013 -
Parties leave no middle ground for economic reform
Sep 16, 2013 -
PimcoÕ Mohamed El-Erian expects Fed tapering plan this week
Sep 16, 2013 -
Fisher: ‘Elected officials sold our children down the river’
Sep 06, 2013 -
Political posturing suggests Larry Summers is next Fed Chair
Aug 30, 2013 -
Obama meets behind closed doors to discuss next Fed chief
Aug 15, 2013 -
Mortgage rates hold steady
Aug 15, 2013 -
Is investing in housing a losing proposition?
Aug 13, 2013
