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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Bernanke: Fiscal policy becomes biggest headwind to growth
Jun 19, 2013The economy is benefiting from a modest housing recovery even though federal fiscal policy remains a significant headwind to growth, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told…
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FOMC carves recovery from bond buying program
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Dodd-Frank impact on loan availability remains a concern
Jun 18, 2013 -
Housing starts up after teetering for months
Jun 18, 2013 -
Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: Fed mortgage bond decision forthcoming
Jun 14, 2013 -
Market challenges leave mREITs shaken
Jun 14, 2013 -
Agency MBS hit bumps due to Fed tapering
Jun 14, 2013 -
Bond investors strategize return to interest rate volatility
Jun 11, 2013 -
Investors reexamine desire for private-label RMBS risk
Jun 06, 2013 -
Fed Governor Raskin on community banks, sprinkled donuts and regulations
Jun 06, 2013 -
Fixed-mortgage rates skyrocket: Freddie Mac
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Housing hits strong pace in all districts: Beige Book
Jun 05, 2013
