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.
Latest Posts
Fed May Expand TALF Terms
May 01, 2009The Federal Reserve may soon make 5-year loans available to commercial mortgage-backed security investors under the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF), in an effort to stimulate the real estate market. At least one ratings firm, however, has raised concern lately over a deteriorating CMBS market.
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Wolters Kluwer Preps Clients for Reg Z
Apr 30, 2009 -
Fed Sees Slower Contraction
Apr 30, 2009 -
Full Text of Fed Statement
Apr 29, 2009 -
BofA, Citi May Need to Boost Capital: WSJ
Apr 28, 2009 -
Treasury Preventing Depression? EESA Watchdog Reports
Apr 27, 2009 -
Three Big Banks Need Funding: WSJ
Apr 27, 2009 -
Fed Ideal Interest Rate at -5%
Apr 27, 2009 -
Pass Throughs Pass Treasuries
Apr 26, 2009 -
Surprise! Stress Test Methods Not so Surprising
Apr 24, 2009 -
Fed’s Gross Weekly MBS Purchases Gain as Sales Double
Apr 24, 2009 -
Anxiety Awaiting the Results
Apr 24, 2009
