The Federal Reserve Cut Interest Rates 0.25%... The Fed Funds rate now stands at 1.75% to 2.00%. What it means – The vote was 7 to 3, which isn’t great. Two of the dissenters wanted to hold rates ...
Week In Review – March 25 2019
Fed to the Markets: We’re Done!... The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its latest meeting, and then forecast no further rate hikes this year and only one next year. What it means – ...
Week In Review – December 3 2018
Fed Chair Powell Hints at Pause in Rate Hikes… In a speech this week, Powell noted that rates are just below neutral and that the Fed will pay close attention to economic data. What it means – The ...
Week In Review – August 27 2018
Fed Governors Agree Rates Should Move Higher... At their last meeting, the Federal Reserve governors noted that another rate hike would be appropriate if the economy continues to grow as expected. ...
Week In Review – June 18 2018
Federal Reserve Raises Rates by 0.25%, Expects to Raise Rates Two More Times This Year… Noting strength in the economy, low unemployment, and moderate prices, the bankers felt confident enough to both ...