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Fed Not in a Hurry to Raise Rates: FOMC Meeting Minutes

Posted on February 19, 2015 by admin

Federal Open Market Committee policymakers are in no hurry to raise the target federal funds rate. Members said that raising rates too soon could swamp the strengthening economy and expressed concerns that changing the committee’s current “patient” stance on rising rates could cause more harm than good to current economic conditions. Continue reading →

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FOMC Minutes: Low Inflation Rates Won’t Delay Rate Hikes

Posted on January 8, 2015 by admin

The minutes of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) indicate that Fed policymakers aren’t concerned about low inflation rates as an obstacle to raising the target federal funds rate. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 22, 2014

Posted on December 22, 2014 by admin

Last week’s scheduled economic events were few but informative. Housing related reports included the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for December, which stayed close to a nine-year high reading of 59 in September. December’s reading was 57 and fell two points shy of the expected reading of 59. Continue reading →

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FOMC Statement: No Year-End Surprises

Posted on December 18, 2014 by admin

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) said in its last statement for 2014 that although economic conditions have improved at a moderate pace, the Fed believes that the target federal funds rate of between 0.00 and 0.25 percent remains “appropriate.” While labor markets show expanding job growth and lower unemployment rates, FOMC members noted that housing markets are recovering slowly. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 24, 2014

Posted on November 24, 2014 by admin

Last week’s scheduled economic news included the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, Housing Starts and Existing Home Sales. FOMC meeting minutes were released along with weekly Freddie Mac mortgage rates and weekly jobless claims. Continue reading →

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FOMC Minutes: Economy Growing, Housing Lags

Posted on November 20, 2014 by admin

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held October 28 and 29 were released Wednesday. The report suggests that the U.S. economy continues to improve, although the annual inflation rate remains near 1.50 percent and short of the committee’s goal of 2.00 percent. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 3, 2014

Posted on November 3, 2014 by admin

Last week’s economic news brought mixed developments as pending home sales moved to their second highest level of 2014. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced the expected end of asset purchases under its quantitative easing program. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 14, 2014

Posted on October 14, 2014 by admin

Economic news was lean last week as the first week of the month tends to be calm in the aftermath of the rush of end-of-month reporting. Of note was CoreLogic’s report on housing markets, the release of the minutes from the most recent FOMC meeting and lower mortgage rates reported by Freddie Mac. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Sept 22, 2014

Posted on September 22, 2014 by admin

Last week’s economic news largely concerned the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting statement and a post-meeting conference given by Fed Chair Janet Yellen. The FOMC statement indicated that the Fed continued its wind-down of Treasury and mortgage-backed securities and that its purchases are expected to cease after the next FOMC meeting. Continue reading →

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Aug 25, 2014

Posted on August 25, 2014 by admin

Last week’s economic news brought several reports related to housing. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Wells Fargo Housing Market Index for August rose by two points to 55, which was its highest reading in seven months. Continue reading →

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