The Federal Reserve isn’t planning on raising key interest rates any time soon, but the trigger finger appears to be getting itchier.
Tag: Inflation
MBA Chart of the Week, July 19, 2021: Home Prices, Rent and Inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell testified before Congress last week and received several questions regarding recent inflation trends, with overall CPI inflation increasing 5.4 percent in June 2021 compared to a year ago. This followed readings of 4.2 percent in April and 5.0 percent in May. The headline inflation number was the highest in 13 years, while the recent monthly pace of core inflation is the highest since the early 1980s.
Fed Sends ‘Loud and Clear’ Message on Low Rates
There were no real surprises coming out of yesterday’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting—there haven’t been for months, now—but according to Mortgage Bankers Association Chief Economist Mike Fratantoni, the message it sent was loud and clear.
Fed Leaves Rates Alone; Ups Plans to Purchase Securities
The Federal Open Market Committee, as expected, left the federal funds rate untouched yesterday following its two-day policy meeting, and said it might stay that way until 2023.
Fed Holds Line on Benchmark Rates
The Federal Open Market Committee, anticipating no dramatic changes to the U.S. economy in the near future, concluded its two-day policy meeting yesterday with no action on key interest rates.
Fed Holds Line on Benchmark Rates
The Federal Open Market Committee, anticipating no dramatic changes to the U.S. economy in the near future, concluded its two-day policy meeting yesterday with no action on key interest rates.
Fed Drops Funds Rate for 3rd Time This Year
The Federal Open Market Committee, as expected, cut the federal funds rate by 25 basis points following conclusion of yesterday’s policy meeting.