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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Household debt declines, student debt edges up
Feb 27, 2012Americans are showing signs of cutting back on real estate debt, while other types of debt are creeping up slowly on their balance sheets.Aggregate consumer debt…
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Fed chiefs give the good, bad and ugly on housing and monetary policy
Feb 24, 2012 -
Two FHLBs see profit in fourth quarter
Feb 23, 2012 -
Chicago Fed report shows housing still a drag on economy
Feb 21, 2012 -
Bernanke says health of community banks improves
Feb 16, 2012 -
FOMC minutes show potential for more MBS purchases
Feb 15, 2012 -
Deadline for foreclosure review submission extended
Feb 15, 2012 -
Fed approves Capital One acquisition of ING Bank
Feb 14, 2012 -
House to scrutinize $448 million CFPB budget
Feb 14, 2012 -
Plosser: Accelerating Fed monetary policy is dangerous
Feb 14, 2012 -
Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: JPMorgan expects more housing decline
Feb 13, 2012 -
BernankeÕ call to housing action
Feb 10, 2012
