The Fed Adjourns At 2:15 PM ET Today : What It Means For Mortgage Rates

September 21, 2011  |  Federal Reserve  |  No Comments

The Federal Open Market Committee adjourns from a two-day, scheduled meeting today, the sixth of 8 scheduled meetings this year, and the seventh Fed meeting overall. Mortgage rates will be volatile.

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Fed Minutes : Fed Considered Additional Stimulus In August

August 31, 2011  |  Federal Reserve  |  No Comments

The Federal Reserve released the minutes from its August 9, 2011 Federal Open Market Committee meeting Tuesday.

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (August 9, 2011 Edition)

August 9, 2011  |  Federal Reserve  |  No Comments

Tuesday, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. The vote was 7-3.

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Fed Minutes Hint At New Economic Stimulus

July 13, 2011  |  Federal Reserve  |  No Comments

The Federal Reserve released its June 2011 Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes Tuesday. It contained no surprises.

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (June 22, 2011 Edition)

June 22, 2011  |  Federal Reserve  |  No Comments

Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. The vote was 10-0 -- the fourth straight unanimous vote for the nation's Central Bank.

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Fed Minutes Put The Heat On Mortgage Rates To Rise

May 19, 2011  |  Federal Reserve  |  No Comments

The Federal Reserve released its April 2011 Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes Wednesday. In the hours since, mortgage markets have worsened.

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (April 27, 2011 Edition)

April 27, 2011  |  Federal Reserve  |  No Comments

The Federal Open Market Committee voted the Fed Funds Rate unchanged today at 0.000-0.250 percent. The vote was 10-0 -- the third straight unanimous vote.

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Mortgage Rates — And Home Affordability — At The Whim Of The Federal Reserve

April 26, 2011  |  Federal Reserve  |  No Comments

If you're shopping for a mortgage, or floating a rate, consider locking in before the FOMC issues its press release Wednesday at 12:15 PM ET. Once the statement hits, mortgage rates could soar.

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March Fed Minutes Show Inflation Risks And Rate Hikes On The Horizon

April 6, 2011  |  Federal Reserve  |  No Comments

The Federal Reserve released its March 15 meeting minutes Tuesday. The notes revealed a Federal Reserve split between optimism and caution for the U.S. economy.

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