Federal Reserve, inflation and rates
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Whether you're buying a new home or considering mortgage refinancing, the main question is the same right now: When will rates drop? The interest rate environment has remained elevated across various lending products,
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, but signaled that future rate hikes are still possible if that's what it takes to curb stubborn inflation.
Although interest rates and unemployment have an indirectly inverse relationship, that relationship can be clouded by broader factors in the labor market.
The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans increased to 6.72% for the week ending July 10, up from 6.67% last week.
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Why Trump getting his way on interest rates could signal weaknessU.S. President Donald Trump says the Federal Reserve should set its benchmark interest rate at 1% to lower government borrowing costs, allowing the administration to finance the high and rising deficits expected from his spending and tax-cut bill,
Headwinds for mortgage rates arrived Tuesday in the form of rising inflation, which likely ends the faint hopes of a Fed rate cut in July.
A new "Frequently Asked Questions" page on the Federal Reserve's website defends the central bank's recent renovation project — and responds to many Trump administration criticisms of it. Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought slammed the renovation project and said he would pursue an investigation.
Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said on Tuesday she's in no rush to change the U.S. central bank's benchmark interest rate amid current economic uncertainty, as data suggest that while import tariffs will drive up inflation,