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Fed Lowers Key Interest Rate For First Time Since Great Recession

The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve announced the first rate cut to its key interest rate range since the Great Recession ushered in a series of rate cuts described as "quantitative easing." The Fed committee confirmed a quarter-point cut to 2.00 to 2.25 percent.

By |2019-08-06T12:45:00-04:00August 6th, 2019|Federal Reserve|Comments Off on Fed Lowers Key Interest Rate For First Time Since Great Recession

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 26th, 2018

Last week's economic releases included readings on new and pre-owned home sales and the Federal Open Market Committee's customary post meeting statement. Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave his first press conference as Chair of the Federal Reserve and FOMC. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

By |2018-03-26T12:40:06-04:00March 26th, 2018|Financial Reports|Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – March 26th, 2018

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 5th, 2018

Last week's economic releases included readings on pending home sales, Case-Shiller Home Price Indices and construction spending. The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve released its monthly statement and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were released. Last week's economic readings wrapped with a report on consumer confidence.

By |2018-02-05T13:40:08-05:00February 5th, 2018|Market Outlook|Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 5th, 2018
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