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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Fannie Mae economist: Rates will not halt current housing recovery
Jul 16, 2013Interest rates on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage have risen from 3.35% at the beginning of May to 4.51% in mid-June.
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Housing momentum will remain economic bright spot
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Are rising rates dooming the housing recovery? Freddie Mac chief economist says not likely
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Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: Congressman tries to tackle eminent domain plans
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Dodd-Frank complete by end of the year, financial regulators say
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Possible GSE bid list shows continued signs of risk reduction
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Fed Governor Elizabeth Duke submits resignation
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Mortgage rates keep bobbing up and down
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Bernanke defends QE3, hints tapering is imminent
Jul 10, 2013 -
Fed attempts to free higher-priced loans from appraisal binds
Jul 10, 2013 -
FOMC minutes reveal QE tapering benchmarks
Jul 10, 2013 -
Mortgage application filings continue to drop
Jul 09, 2013
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