Rates Move Higher as Markets Brace for Fed Decision

Rates Move Higher as Markets Brace for Fed Decision

Today, December 10, 2025, is a day to watch because mortgage rates have seen a slight bump upward, influenced by Treasury yields as we all brace for the Federal Reserve’s latest policy announcement.... Read more »
Fed Cuts Rate Today by 25 Basis Points in its Final FOMC Meeting of 2025

Fed Cuts Rate Today by 25 Basis Points in its Final FOMC Meeting of 2025

Well, the wait is over. The Federal Reserve, in its final meeting of 2025, has decided to cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, bringing the new target range for... Read more »
Fed Meeting on Interest Rate Decision Begins Today: Key Developments and Expectations

Fed Meeting on Interest Rate Decision Begins Today: Key Developments and Expectations

The Federal Reserve’s big meeting kicked off today, with all eyes on what they’ll do with interest rates. While the official announcement isn’t until tomorrow, the smart money says they’re likely to... Read more »
November inflation report fuels optimism for Fed interest rate cut

November inflation report fuels optimism for Fed interest rate cut

The likelihood of a third Federal Reserve rate cut got higher with Wednesday’s Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which met expectations from economists on inflation. Headline inflation... Read more »
Latest Inflation Data Ups the Odds For December Fed Rate Cut

Latest Inflation Data Ups the Odds For December Fed Rate Cut

Progress in taming inflation slowed in October, but futures market investors think the latest numbers up the odds of another Federal Reserve rate cut next month. Whether it’s refining your business model,... Read more »
Fed cuts interest rates by 25 bps, but Trump’s victory sows doubts on future moves

Fed cuts interest rates by 25 bps, but Trump’s victory sows doubts on future moves

One day after Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, officials at the Federal Reserve announced their decision to cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a target... Read more »
Fed rate cut brings more mortgage biz to JPMorgan, Wells Fargo. But is it sustainable?

Fed rate cut brings more mortgage biz to JPMorgan, Wells Fargo. But is it sustainable?

Mortgage business has increased recently for Wells Fargo head Charlie Scharf, left, and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, but will it last? JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo are starting to feel the... Read more »
Fed cuts could turn the tide for commercial real estate. Where to find opportunity

Fed cuts could turn the tide for commercial real estate. Where to find opportunity

Federal Reserve interest rate cuts may help turn the tide for commercial real estate. Yet investors should tread carefully if they’re wading into the market. Central bank policymakers’ half-point reduction last month... Read more »
Fed Funds Rate Forecast 2025-2026: What to Expect?

Fed Funds Rate Forecast 2025-2026: What to Expect?

Money talks, but interest rates scream. As we peer into the economic crystal ball for 2025 and 2026, one number stands out: the Federal Funds Rate. This key benchmark set by the... Read more »
How Low Can They Go After Fed Rate Cut

How Low Can They Go After Fed Rate Cut

Mortgage rates are a hot topic as we approach 2024, and many wonder how low they will drop once the Fed cuts rates. With the economy showing signs of change and the... Read more »