Fed Approves 1st Rate Hike in 4 Years

The Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday raised the federal funds rate for the first time since 2018, marking a new approach to rising inflation and other economic pressures.

Fed Approves 1st Rate Hike in 4 Years

The Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday raised the federal funds rate for the first time since 2018, marking a new approach to rising inflation and other economic pressures.

Fed Approves 1st Rate Hike in 4 Years

The Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday raised the federal funds rate for the first time since 2018, marking a new approach to rising inflation and other economic pressures.

Inflation Jumps to Fastest Rate Since 1982

The Consumer Price Index jumped by 0.8 percent in February from January and roared ahead by 7.9 percent to its fastest annual pace in 40 years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday.

Fed Sets Stage for March Rate Hike

The Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday did not pull trigger on an increase to the federal funds rate—but it left little doubt about action at its next policy meeting in March.

The Week Ahead, Jan. 24, 2022: Six Things to Know

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Good morning and Happy Tuesday! MBA NewsLink comes to you this week from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference & Expo. More about that and five other things to know this week:

MBA Chart of the Week Dec. 17 2021: Federal Reserve Dot Plots

This week’s MBA Chart of the Week traces the Federal Open Market Committee forecasts and long-run estimates of four key metrics that contribute to Fed decision-making and communication – GDP, inflation, unemployment and the Fed funds rate.

MBA Chart of the Week Dec. 17 2021: Federal Reserve Dot Plots

This week’s MBA Chart of the Week traces the Federal Open Market Committee forecasts and long-run estimates of four key metrics that contribute to Fed decision-making and communication – GDP, inflation, unemployment and the Fed funds rate.