Category Archives: Federal Reserve

Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (September 13 , 2012)

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

The Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent Thursday, while adding new market stimulus. Continue reading →

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FOMC Expected To Announce New Stimulus Today

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

The FOMC adjourns from a 2-day meeting today. Mortgage rates are expected to change — perhaps by a lot. Continue reading →

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Mortgage Rates Dropping After Release Of Fed Minutes

Posted on August 24, 2012 by

Eariler this week, the Federal Reserve released the minutes from its 2-day meeting which ended August 1, 2012. Since the release, mortgage rates have dropped. Continue reading →

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Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (August 1 , 2012)

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

Breaking down the FOMC’s August 1 statement. Continue reading →

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Planning Ahead For The Federal Reserve’s Next Move

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

The FOMC meets today for the fifth time this year. Mortgage rates will be volatile for the next few days. Make sure to have a plan. Continue reading →

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Fed Minutes Suggest Fiscal Stimulus Later This Year

Posted on July 12, 2012 by

The Federal Reserve released the minutes from its June Federal Open Market Committee meeting, revealing a Fed divided on the future of the U.S. economy. Continue reading →

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (June 20, 2012)

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

The Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent Wednesday. Continue reading →

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Is More Fed-Led Stimulus On Its Way?

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

The Federal Open Market Committee released its April 2012 meeting minutes this week, revealing a Federal Reserve in the ready for additional monetary stimulus. Continue reading →

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (April 25, 2012)

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

The Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent Wednesday. Continue reading →

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Fed Minutes Causes Mortgage Rates To Rise Suddenly

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from its last FOMC meeting. Mortgage rates are rising on the news. Continue reading →

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