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FOMC Statement: Fed Holds Steady on Rates

January 28, 2016 by Michael Addison

According to statement issued at the conclusion of today's Federal Open Market Committee meeting, committee members decided against raising the target federal funds rate. Mixed economic conditions, slower economic growth in the 4th quarter and low inflation contributed to the decision against raising rates. The target federal funds rate was raised in December to a range of 0.25 to 1.59 percent after remaining at 0.00 to 0.25 percent for several years. While rising fed rates were expected to cause a hike in mortgage rates, mortgage rates fell after December's rate hike. Committee Cites Mixed Data in Decision While labor conditions and housing markets continue to improve, FOMC members said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Open Market Committee, FOMC, Janet Yellen, Market Outlook

FOMC Statement: Fed Holds Steady on Rates

January 28, 2016 by Michael Addison

According to statement issued at the conclusion of today's Federal Open Market Committee meeting, committee members decided against raising the target federal funds rate. Mixed economic conditions, slower economic growth in the 4th quarter and low inflation contributed to the decision against raising rates. The target federal funds rate was raised in December to a range of 0.25 to 1.59 percent after remaining at 0.00 to 0.25 percent for several years. While rising fed rates were expected to cause a hike in mortgage rates, mortgage rates fell after December's rate hike. Committee Cites Mixed Data in Decision While labor conditions and housing markets continue to improve, FOMC members said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Open Market Committee, FOMC, Janet Yellen, Market Outlook

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 09, 2015

November 9, 2015 by Michael Addison

Last week's economic reports included releases on construction spending and several labor-related reports including ADP payrolls, Non-Farm payrolls, average hourly earnings and weekly jobless claims. Freddie Mac reported that mortgage rates rose as the national unemployment rate decreased to 5.00 percent. Labor Reports Show Mixed Results Key readings on employment showed mixed results as ADP payrolls decreased to 182,000 from September's downwardly revised reading of 190,000 private sector jobs added. U.S. jobs expanded to a reading of 271,000 jobs added in October, which exceeded expectations of 180,000 jobs added and September's reading of 137,000 jobs added. This was the fastest pace for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Open Market Committee, Freddie Mac, Janet Yellen

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 21, 2015

September 21, 2015 by Michael Addison

Last week's economic releases included several reports related to housing. The Wells Fargo/ NAHB Housing Market Index achieved its highest reading in nearly 10 years. Housing Starts dipped in August and Building Permits issued in August exceeded July expectations. The week's big news was actually no news. The Fed's Federal Open Market Committee decided not to raise interest rates. Fed Chair Janet Yellen followed up on the FOMC statement with a press conference and said that the Fed is not yet ready to raise rates, but that a majority of FOMC members are prepared to raise rates before year-end. Inflation Rate Remains Well Below Fed Benchmark The Federal Reserve has set a goal of reaching an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: FOMC, Janet Yellen, Market Outlook, NAHB

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