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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Parties leave no middle ground for economic reform
Sep 16, 2013With more debates expected over the federal debt ceiling and budget, the president and the Speaker of the House face an uphill battle as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle push back on issues like the Lawrence Summers appointment.
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PimcoÕ Mohamed El-Erian expects Fed tapering plan this week
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Fisher: ‘Elected officials sold our children down the river’
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Political posturing suggests Larry Summers is next Fed Chair
Aug 30, 2013 -
Obama meets behind closed doors to discuss next Fed chief
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Mortgage rates hold steady
Aug 15, 2013 -
Is investing in housing a losing proposition?
Aug 13, 2013 -
Job numbers rise, but fall short of expectations
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Agency MBS gross purchases tick down
Jul 25, 2013 -
Fannie Mae economist: Rates will not halt current housing recovery
Jul 16, 2013 -
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
Jul 16, 2013
