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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Logan Mohtashami on the Fed’s 2025 game plan
Dec 19, 2024On today’s episode, Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler talks with Lead Analyst Logan Mohtashami about Fed day and what the Fed revealed about their 2025 strategy. Related to this episode: The HousingWire Daily podcast brings the full picture of the most compelling stories in the housing market reported across HousingWire. Each morning, listen to editor […]
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Powell’s remarks shoot mortgage rates higher
Dec 18, 2024 -
Fed cuts rates by 25 bps, signals a slower pace ahead
Dec 18, 2024 -
The Federal Reserve’s housing recession dilemma
Dec 18, 2024 -
Another Fed rate cut is expected Wednesday, but mortgage rates aren’t likely to tumble
Dec 17, 2024 -
Veterans United foresees 2025 housing market recovery, with a few caveats
Dec 13, 2024 -
HUD takes a closer look at senior finances, housing affordability pain points
Dec 11, 2024 -
Mortgage rates cool again ahead of the Fed’s December meeting
Dec 10, 2024 -
Mortgage rates fall on jobs week data
Dec 06, 2024 -
November jobs report shows a still-strong labor market
Dec 06, 2024 -
Trump, Republicans may not be unified on how to change the Fed
Dec 05, 2024 -
Regulatory agencies issue statement on elder financial exploitation
Dec 04, 2024
