by Annie Dameworth | Mar 23, 2026 | Industry News
The Federal Reserve continued its pause on rate reductions, holding the short-term federal funds rate from 3.5% to 3.75%, the level set in December 2025. The Fed stated that “uncertainty about the economic outlook remains elevated” and “the implications of...
by Jacob Musselman | Oct 29, 2025 | Industry News
The Federal Reserve announced another ¼% rate cut, bringing the current federal interest rate to 3¾ to 4%, the lowest level in three years. The move is intended to ease financial conditions amid growing economic softening, even as inflation remains above the...
by Annie Dameworth | Sep 18, 2025 | Industry News
The Federal Reserve reduced interest rates for the first time since December amid the risk of rising unemployment, and announced more cuts would follow in response to the declining labor market. Interest rates decreased by a quarter of a percentage point, from the...
by Annie Dameworth | Jan 30, 2025 | Industry News, Trends & Products
The Federal Reserve recently announced a pause on rate cuts at the end of a January meeting, holding the federal funds rate between 4.25% to 4.5%, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports. The Fed notes the economy remains solid and specified a data...
by Jacob Musselman | Dec 18, 2024 | Industry News
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for its third straight meeting, this time by 25 basis points to 4.25%-4.50%. It also issued projections calling for two quarter-point interest rate cuts in 2025 amid rising inflation. Members of the committee say they see...
