The Fed’s hot pause summer gets an ice bath: Interest rates rise again Introduction The Federal Reserve has announced its decision to raise interest rates by a quarter percentage point, signaling the end of the “hot pause summer” and the resumption of the long, steady climb of interest rates. This move comes as the Fed […]
Analysis: CBO 2015 Updated Budget and Economic Outlook Introduction The latest report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provides a sobering analysis of the United States’ budget and economic outlook. Released in 2015, this updated report highlights the challenges the nation faces in maintaining long-term fiscal sustainability. By examining the projections and trends presented in […]
New York Times – Mortgage Finance: Examining Mortgage Demand, Interest Rates, and Economic Stimulation through Lower Rates Introduction In recent years, the mortgage market has been subject to various changes, prompted by shifts in interest rates and the overall economic climate. Understanding the dynamics of mortgage demand, the impact of interest rates, and the potential […]
Fed Raises Interest Rates by 0.25 Point, Opens Door to Another Hike Despite Easing Inflation The Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by a quarter point, despite a recent pullback in inflation. This move nudges the federal funds rate to the highest level in 22 years. The Fed also signaled that another rate […]
Economy Faces Highest Interest Rates in Over 20 Years The Federal Reserve’s decision to raise its key interest rate to 5.5%, the highest level in 22 years, highlights the central bank’s ongoing efforts to combat persistent inflation in the U.S. economy. While consumer prices have declined for the past 12 months, the annual inflation rate […]
## The Federal Reserve’s Decision and Housing Market Outlook **July 19, 2023** In an unexpected move, the Federal Reserve announced during its June 14 meeting that it would not be raising interest rates. This decision has left housing analysts divided on its implications for the housing market and the overall economy. Some argue that this […]
Federal Reserve Pauses Rate Increases, But Worries Persist Inflation Remains a Key Concern The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it would abstain from raising interest rates for the first time in over a year. However, officials also signaled that rates would likely rise further in 2023, as inflation continues to exceed the central bank’s […]
US Federal Reserve Considers Pausing Interest Rate Hikes: Assessing the Impact on the Economy Introduction The US Federal Reserve has announced its intention to pause its ongoing campaign of interest rate hikes, citing the need to assess the effects of previous rate increases on the economy. While the decision to skip a rate hike during […]
