In its final policy meeting of an eventful year, the Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday raised the federal funds rate for the seventh straight meeting, but by 50 basis points instead of 75 basis points, as it had for the past four times.
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The Week Ahead, Dec. 12, 2022: The Fed and Five Other Things to Know
Good morning, and happy Monday! The holidays are coming up quickly, and a lot has to happen before then. Here’s what you need to know this week:
Employment Holds Steady, Slowing Slightly
November employment numbers slowed slightly from October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.
MBA Chart of the Week Nov. 18, 2022: Return to Office Rates
This week’s Chart of the Week highlights data from Kastle Systems for November 3-9, showing the range of daily occupancy rates for 10 major metros. For these metros, the lowest average occupancy rate for a particular day of the week was 32.2 percent, and the highest was 56.0 percent, compared to essentially 100 percent occupancy pre-pandemic for most days.
MBA Chart of the Week Nov. 18, 2022: Return to Office Rates
This week’s Chart of the Week highlights data from Kastle Systems for November 3-9, showing the range of daily occupancy rates for 10 major metros. For these metros, the lowest average occupancy rate for a particular day of the week was 32.2 percent, and the highest was 56.0 percent, compared to essentially 100 percent occupancy pre-pandemic for most days.
Fed Raises Rate to 15-Year High
The Federal Open Market Committee, as expected, raised the federal funds rate by 75 basis points on Wednesday to its highest level since 2008.
MBA Chart of the Week Oct. 28 2022: Year-Over-Year Changes in Origination Volume
This week’s MBA Chart of the Week examines year-over-year changes in origination volume ($ and units) dating back to 2016, and the forecasted volume from 2022 to 2025. In 2022, we expect a 15% decline in purchase origination dollars from 2021 but a steeper 27% decrease in the number of loans.
MBA Chart of the Week Oct. 28 2022: Year-Over-Year Changes in Origination Volume
This week’s MBA Chart of the Week examines year-over-year changes in origination volume ($ and units) dating back to 2016, and the forecasted volume from 2022 to 2025. In 2022, we expect a 15% decline in purchase origination dollars from 2021 but a steeper 27% decrease in the number of loans.
#MBAAnnual22: Former Fed Vice Chair Roger Ferguson Reads the Tea Leaves
NASHVILLE—In the current volatile economic environment, former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Roger Ferguson said the best qualities in formulating economic policy are evenhandedness and empathy.
#MBAAnnual22: Former Fed Vice Chair Roger Ferguson Reads the Tea Leaves
NASHVILLE—In the current volatile economic environment, former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Roger Ferguson said the best qualities in formulating economic policy are evenhandedness and empathy.