The Fed is in no rush to cut rates amid inflation battle

The Fed is in no rush to cut rates amid inflation battle

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell reiterated Wednesday that the central bank won’t be applying any cuts to benchmark interest rates until it’s sure that inflation is under control.  In his prepared testimony... Read more »
When Will the Fed Cut Rates in 2024?

When Will the Fed Cut Rates in 2024?

If you are wondering when the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates in 2024, you are not alone. Many investors and consumers are eager to see lower borrowing costs after two... Read more »
Banks report tightened lending standards for nearly all residential mortgages: Fed survey

Banks report tightened lending standards for nearly all residential mortgages: Fed survey

Banks reported having tightened lending standards across almost all categories of residential real estate loans over the fourth quarter of 2023 amid an elevated interest rate environment. There’s some optimism, however. With... Read more »
No Fed pivot in sight as Powell addresses rate cuts on 60 Minutes

No Fed pivot in sight as Powell addresses rate cuts on 60 Minutes

There was rampant speculation after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting last week about the timing and number of interest rate cuts this year. In a follow-up interview on 60 Minutes... Read more »
The Fed is in no rush to cut rates amid inflation battle

As the Fed plays waiting game to cut rates, housing pros lean toward incoming economic data 

One of the biggest takeaways from the Wednesday press conference held by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is that the central bank isn’t likely to cut interest rates in March as investors... Read more »
What Fed rate cuts in 2024 will mean for homebuyers

What Fed rate cuts in 2024 will mean for homebuyers

The housing market cheered as the Federal Reserve signaled interest rate cuts next year after making a series of rapid rate hikes starting in 2022.  While the central bank did not completely... Read more »
The Fed holds rates steady at final meeting of 2023

The Fed holds rates steady at final meeting of 2023

The Federal Open Markets Committee (FOMC) held its short-term policy interest rate steady at a range of 5.25% to 5.5% at its last meeting of the year on Wednesday. It was the... Read more »
The Fed was wrong about jobs and inflation

The Fed was wrong about jobs and inflation

After today’s jobs report, which showed unemployment at 3.7%, it’s now clear that the Federal Reserve does not need to create a job-loss recession to bring down the growth rate of inflation.... Read more »
When is the Next Fed Interest Rate Decision 2023?

When is the Next Fed Interest Rate Decision 2023?

The Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy has been a topic of much debate and speculation in recent months, with many people asking, “When is the Next Fed Interest Rate Decision.” With the... Read more »
Fed Interest Rates History, Charts, Statistics

Fed Interest Rates History, Charts, Statistics

In this article, we will explore the history of Federal Reserve interest rates, including some of the major changes and their effects on the economy. The Federal Reserve is the central bank... Read more »